English to English noun
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something |  | Example: an interest in music
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a reason for wanting something done |  | Example: for your sake died for the sake of his country in the interest of safety in the common interest
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the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) |  | Example: they said nothing of great interest primary colors can add interest to a room
source: wordnet30
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a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed |  | Example: how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
source: wordnet30
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(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |  | Example: they have interests all over the world a stake in the company's future
source: wordnet30
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(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims |  | Example: the iron interests stepped up production
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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) |  | Example: sailing is her favorite pastime his main pastime is gambling he counts reading among his interests they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
source: wordnet30
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Excitement of feeling, whether pleasant or painful, accompanying special attention to some object; concern. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of |  | source: wordnet30
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be on the mind of |  | Example: I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
source: wordnet30
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be of importance or consequence |  | Example: This matters to me!
source: wordnet30
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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. |  | source: webster1913
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