interest

/ˈɪntɹəst/

/ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst/

Interest

a subject or activity that one finds enjoyable to do or study

synonyms : pastime

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

a reason for wanting something done

synonyms : sake

the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

the cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

synonyms : stake

(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

to interest

MAIN VERB

to find something attractive enough to want to know about it more or keep doing it

antonyms : bore

be on the mind of

synonyms : concern

be of importance or consequence

synonyms : matter to

Examples

1. The bank raised interest rates.

2. Everyone has different interests.

3. These discussions held little interest for Lucy.

4. The movie trailer piqued my interest in the film.