interest

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interest

Reading is a quiet interest that brings her joy.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: A state of curiosity or concern about something.
    • The quality of attracting your attention or being exciting: The power of something to hold attention because it is stimulating or engaging.
    • An activity or subject that you enjoy and give your attention to: A hobby or pursuit.
    • Money paid for the use of borrowed money: A charge, typically a percentage, added to a loan.
    • A right, share, or financial stake in something: A legal or financial involvement in a business or property.
    • Advantage or benefit: Something that is to someone's benefit.

  2. Verb:

    • To attract someone's attention or curiosity: To cause someone to want to know more about something.
    • To persuade someone to take part in or support something: To involve someone in an activity or cause.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • She has a keen interest in astronomy. (She is very curious about and enjoys astronomy.)
    • The story was of little interest to him. (The story did not attract his attention.)
    • His main interests are painting and hiking. (His favorite hobbies are painting and hiking.)
    • The bank charges 5% interest on the loan. (The bank requires a 5% fee for lending the money.)
    • She has a business interest in the company. (She has a financial stake in the company.)
    • It is in your own interest to arrive on time. (It is to your own benefit to arrive on time.)

  • Verb:

    • This topic interests me greatly. (This topic attracts my curiosity.)
    • Can I interest you in joining our committee? (Can I persuade you to join our committee?)
Advanced Usage

  • "In the interest(s) of": For the purpose of; for the sake of.

    • In the interest of public safety, the road was closed. (The road was closed for the purpose of public safety.)

  • "To have someone's best interests at heart": To want what is truly good for someone.

    • I know your parents have your best interests at heart. (I know your parents want what is best for you.)

  • "Conflict of interest": A situation where a person's private interests could improperly influence their professional duties.

    • The judge removed himself from the case due to a conflict of interest. (The judge stepped down because his personal connections could affect his judgment.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Interesting (adj): Attracting your attention and making you want to learn more.
    • She told me an interesting story.
  • Interested (adj): Wanting to give your attention to something and discover more about it; having a personal connection or stake.
    • I am very interested in history.
    • The interested parties met to discuss the deal.
  • Disinterest (n): Lack of interest; impartiality.
    • He viewed the proposal with complete disinterest.
  • Self-interest (n): One's personal advantage or benefit.
    • He was motivated by pure self-interest.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Curiosity, attention, hobby, pastime, stake, share, dividend, benefit.
  • Verb: Intrigue, engage, attract, concern.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Interest someone in something: To attempt to persuade someone to like, buy, or do something.
    • He tried to interest me in buying the old car.
Related Idioms
  • "To take an interest in": To become concerned with or curious about.
    • He has started to take an interest in politics.
  • "To lose interest": To stop being interested.
    • She lost interest in the book after the first chapter.
  • "Vested interest": A personal stake in something, often financial, that gives someone a strong reason to act in a particular way.
    • The oil companies have a vested interest in blocking the new law.
interest

Reading is a quiet interest that brings her joy.

Noun
  1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    • sailing is her favorite pastime
    • his main pastime is gambling
    • he counts reading among his interests
    • they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
  2. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
    • the iron interests stepped up production
  3. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
    • they have interests all over the world
    • a stake in the company's future
  4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
    • how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
  5. 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
  6. a reason for wanting something done
    • for your sake
    • died for the sake of his country
    • in the interest of safety
    • in the common interest
  7. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
    • an interest in music
Verb
  1. be of importance or consequence
    • This matters to me!
  2. be on the mind of
    • I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
  3. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

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