INTEREST

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 9

Scrabble letter values: I1N1T1E1R1E1S1T1 = 8

Definition

  1. verb excite the curiosity of.
  2. verb be on the mind of. — synonyms: concern, occupy, worry
  3. verb be of importance or consequence. — synonyms: matter_to
  4. noun a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. — synonyms: involvement
  5. noun a reason for wanting something done. — synonyms: sake
  6. noun the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.). — synonyms: interestingness
  7. noun a fixed charge for borrowing money.
  8. noun (law) a right or legal share of something. — synonyms: stake
  9. noun (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims. — synonyms: interest_group
  10. 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!”

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