INTEREST
Scrabble letter values: I1N1T1E1R1E1S1T1 = 8
Definition
- verb excite the curiosity of.
- verb be on the mind of. — synonyms: concern, occupy, worry
- verb be of importance or consequence. — synonyms: matter_to
- noun a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. — synonyms: involvement
- noun a reason for wanting something done. — synonyms: sake
- noun the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.). — synonyms: interestingness
- noun a fixed charge for borrowing money.
- noun (law) a right or legal share of something. — synonyms: stake
- noun (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims. — synonyms: interest_group
- noun a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly). — synonyms: pastime, pursuit
Examples
- “engage the interest of”
- “I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
- “This matters to me!”