Meaning of 'interest'

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Meaning of ‘interest’

10 definitions found.

interest

noun

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Synonyms: pursuit

noun

a reason for wanting something done

Synonyms: sake

noun

the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

Example: "they said nothing of great interest"

Synonyms: interestingness

noun

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

Example: "an interest in music"

Synonyms: involvement

noun

a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

Example: "The iron interests stepped up production."

Synonyms: interest group

noun

(law) a right or legal share of something

Synonyms: stake

noun

a fixed charge for borrowing money

verb

excite the curiosity of

Example: "engage the interest of"

verb

be on the mind of

Synonyms: concern worry occupy

verb

be of importance or consequence

Synonyms: matter to

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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