Interest — synonyms, interest antonyms, definition

1. interest (Noun)

account advantage affirmation allotment allure appeal apportionment assertion attention avocation benefit business cause charisma charm claim concept concern consequence consideration • • •

interest (Noun) — A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. ex. "an interest in music"

interest (Noun) — A reason for wanting something done. ex. "in the interest of safety" ex. "in the common interest"

interest (Noun) — The power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.). ex. "they said nothing of great interest" ex. "primary colours can add interest to a room"

interest (Noun) — A price paid for borrowing money, or payment received for lending money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed. ex. "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"

interest (Noun) — (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something. ex. "they have interests all over the world"

interest (Noun) — (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims. ex. "the iron interests stepped up production"

interest (Noun) — A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly). ex. "he counts reading among his interests"

benefit curiosity diversion fixed charge fixed cost fixed costs part percentage portion power powerfulness recreation share social group welfare wonder avocation behalf by-line charisma color colour compound interest concern controlling interest enthusiasm equity fee grubstake hobby insurable interest news newsworthiness personal appeal personal magnetism personality • • • interesting lame lameo meh uninspiring uninteresting

2. interest (Verb)

allure arouse attract captivate charm employ enchant engage excite fascinate goad incite intrigue keep busy matter to occupy pique prick spur stimulate • • • bore

interest (Verb) — Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of.

interest (Verb) — Be on the mind of.

interest (Verb) — Be of importance or consequence. ex. "This interests me!"

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