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   In·ter·est

   /ˈint(ə)rəst/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: "she looked about her with interest" Similar attentivenessundivided attentionabsorptionengrossmentheedregardnoticescrutinycuriosityinquisitivenessenjoymentdelightOpposite boredom
   • ▪ a feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something): "he developed an interest in art"
   • ▪ the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: "a tale full of interest" Similar attractionappealfascinationcharmbeautyallureallurementtemptationtantalization
   • ▪ a subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic: "my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry" Similar hobbypastimeleisure activityleisure pursuitrecreationentertainmentdiversionamusementrelaxationpassionenthusiasminformal:thingbagscenecup of tea
   • 2. money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt: "the monthly rate of interest" Similar dividendsprofitsreturnsa percentagea gain
   • 3. the advantage or benefit of a person or group: "the merger is not contrary to the public interest" Similar concernbusinessbusiness mattermattercareaffairs
   • ▪ the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. archaic
   • 4. a stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one: "holders of voting rights must disclose their interests" Similar stakeshareportionclaiminvestmentstockequityinvolvementparticipationconcerninvolvementpartialitypartisanshippreferenceloyaltyone-sidednessfavoritismbiasprejudice
   • ▪ a legal concern, title, or right in property: "third parties having an interest in a building"
   • 5. a group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business: "the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa"

   verb

   • 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone): "I thought the book might interest Eric" Similar be of interest toappeal toattractbe attractive tointriguefascinateabsorbengrossrivetgripholdcaptivateamusedivertentertainarouse one's curiositywhet one's appetitehold one's attentionengage one's attentioninformal:float someone's boattickle someone's fancylight someone's firearouse someone's interest inpersuade to buysellOpposite bore
   • ▪ cause someone to undertake or acquire (something): "efforts were made to interest her in a purchase"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important’, from inter- ‘between’ + esse ‘be’. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss’, apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important’. The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something’; hence interest (sense 4 of the noun). interest (sense 1 of the noun) and the verb arose in the 18th century interest (sense 2 of the noun) was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTEREST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something: I've always had an interest in astronomy. He never seems to show any interest in his children. Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film. She takes more of an interest in politics these days.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinterest noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   /ˈɪntrəst/, /ˈɪntrest/ Idioms. wanting to know more. [uncountable, singular] the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something. Her research has generated interest around the world. The case has attracted the interest of the public and media.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTEREST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INTEREST definition: 1. the feeling of wanting to give attention to something or discover more about it: 2. something…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTEREST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · the sense of curiosity about or concern with something or someone. an interest in butterflies. 2. the power of stimulating such a sense. to have great interest. 3. the quality of such stimulation. 4. something in which one is interested; a hobby or pursuit.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninterest noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   interest. noun. /ˈɪntrəst/ , /ˈɪntrɛst/ wanting to know more. [singular, uncountable] interest (in somebody/something) the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about someone or something to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in something Do your parents take an interest in your friends?

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › interestInterest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. “an interest in music” synonyms: involvement. see more. noun. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) “they said nothing of great interest ” “primary colors can add interest to a room” synonyms: interestingness. see more. noun.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › interestInterest Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something. [noncount] She told us about her lifelong interest in music. I have no interest in politics. [=I am not interested in politics] The kids listened to the speaker for a little while, but then lost interest. [+] more examples. [singular]