interest (Meaning)
interest (n)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
interest (v)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
be on the mind of
be of importance or consequence
interest (n.)
To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest him; to interest one in charitable work.
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite; -- often used impersonally.
To cause or permit to share.
Excitement of feeling, whether pleasant or painful, accompanying special attention to some object; concern.
Participation in advantage, profit, and responsibility; share; portion; part; as, an interest in a brewery; he has parted with his interest in the stocks.
Advantage, personal or general; good, regarded as a selfish benefit; profit; benefit.
Premium paid for the use of money, -- usually reckoned as a percentage; as, interest at five per cent per annum on ten thousand dollars.
Any excess of advantage over and above an exact equivalent for what is given or rendered.
The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively; as, the iron interest; the cotton interest.
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interest Sentence Examples
- She had a keen interest in history, spending hours poring over ancient texts.
- The bank offered a high interest rate on savings accounts to attract depositors.
- The presentation sparked her interest in the field of quantum physics.
- The detective's interest in the case grew as new evidence emerged.
- The shareholders had a vested interest in the company's performance.
- I've always had an interest in classical music, especially the sonatas of Chopin.
- The museum featured an exhibit that showcased the artist's diverse interests.
- The conversation quickly lost his interest and he began to drift away.
- The conflict of interest forced the politician to recuse herself from voting.
- The scientist maintained his interest in the research despite setbacks and disappointments.
FAQs About the word interest
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something, a reason for wanting something done, the power of attracting or holding one's attention (becau
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She had a keen interest in history, spending hours poring over ancient texts.
The bank offered a high interest rate on savings accounts to attract depositors.
The presentation sparked her interest in the field of quantum physics.
The detective's interest in the case grew as new evidence emerged.
