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- pronunciation:
- In
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rihst
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In
trihst
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the desire to learn, know, or take part in something.
The professor took an interest in his student's work.- synonyms:
- enthusiasm
- similar words:
- absorption, attention, curiosity, engagement, heed, notice, stake, zeal
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| definition 2: |
someone or something that causes such a desire.
Plato is one of my interests.- similar words:
- affair, care, concern, enthusiasm, hobby, pastime, preference, pursuit
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| definition 3: |
the power to cause such a desire.
Video games have no interest for me anymore. |
| definition 4: |
a rate that is paid for the use of another person's money.
The bank will pay us 7.9 percent interest on the money we keep there.- similar words:
- dividend, percentage, profit, return, yield
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| definition 5: |
a right or share in something.
My sisters and I have equal interest in our family's company.- synonyms:
- share, stake
- similar words:
- claim, due, right, stock
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| definition 6: |
concern for one's own self or benefit.
It is in your best interest to finish that report.- similar words:
- advantage, benefit, gain, good, sake, welfare, well-being
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| related words: |
appeal, domain, passion, title |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
interests, interesting, interested |
| definition 1: |
to convince to take part in; tempt.
Can I interest you in a cup of tea?- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- appeal, busy, engage, excite, inspire, stimulate, tempt
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| definition 2: |
to cause to have the desire to learn or know about something.
Math has interested me for many years.- synonyms:
- engage, involve
- similar words:
- absorb, appeal, attract, concern, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, hold, rivet
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| related words: |
amuse, catch, intrigue |
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