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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › interestInterest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone : concern. b. : something or someone that arouses such attention. c. : a quality in a thing or person arousing interest. 2. : advantage, benefit.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTEREST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something: A union looks after the interests of its members. It's in his interests to keep careful records. In the interests of safety, please do not smoke. Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you). See also. vested interest. More examples

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   Interest definition: the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something. See examples of INTEREST used in a sentence.

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

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   interest noun (ADVANTAGE) something that gives someone or something an advantage: A union looks after the interests of its members. be in sb's interest (s) to help someone and give them an advantage: It may not be in your interests to change jobs so soon. in the interest (s) of sth.

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

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   Interest is used most often to describe something you like, enjoy or think useful. You might have an interest in African literature, or you might follow the news with interest. Although interest is used mainly to describe anything that is, well

7. 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.

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   INTEREST meaning: 1 : a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something; 2 : a quality that attracts your attention and makes you want to learn more about something or to be involved in something

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

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   Interest is extra money that you receive if you have invested a sum of money. Interest is also the extra money that you pay if you have borrowed money or are buying something on credit.

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    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?

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinterest verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    interest. verb. /ˈɪntrəst/, /ˈɪntrest/ Verb Forms. Phrasal Verbs. to attract your attention and make you feel interested; to make yourself give your attention to something. interest somebody Politics doesn't interest me. The museum has something to interest everyone, young and old.