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Attention that is given to or received from someone or something
“I watched the news on television with great interest.”
The quality of being able to instigate curiosity, or to hold the attention of others
“Tourists will be amazed at the many places of interest the region has to offer.”
The applicability towards someone or something
“This discussion will only be of interest to those who hold shares in the company.”
The advantage or benefit of a person or group
“It is in your interest to ensure that you pay your bills on time.”
A stake or involvement in an undertaking or venture
“Each of the directors who has a personal interest in the company's shares.”
Money accrued through savings or debt
“I derived some extra income from the interest accrued through my savings account.”
A hobby or pastime
“Reading classic literature has always been an interest of mine.”
A commercial operation or company
“The corporation has an interest in most countries.”
An element providing interest and excitement
The domain or field in which something or someone is active
The property of being nosy
Enthusiasm to do or to have something
An interest in, or liking for, something
Group pursuing an interest or issue
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
A strong interest or attraction in something or someone
The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group
A financial share
The center or focus of attention
The action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest
(usually with negative) A right or privilege based on one's status
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
Sum charged for use of money
The fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something
A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit
A discussion, especially of a critical nature, of an issue or event
An air of mystery, typically arousing curiosity
A belief that one supports
A person or group opposing another or others in a dispute, contest, or debate
An issue or problem requiring resolution
An insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
To instigate the curiosity or attention of someone
“I am sure the new Star Wars movie will interest Robert who loves science fiction.”
To persuade someone to undertake or acquire something
“Can I interest you in this beautiful Chanel handbag?”
To influence, usually emotionally
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