Interest Meaning and Definition

Word: Interest

How to pronounce: ˈɪntrɪst

Noun

Definitions:

1. The state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

Example sentences: "She looked about her with interest"

2. Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.

Example sentences: "The monthly rate of interest"

3. The advantage or benefit of a person or group.

Example sentences: "The merger is not contrary to the public interest"

4. A stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one.

Example sentences: "Holders of voting rights must disclose their interests"

5. A group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business.

Example sentences: "The regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)

Example sentences: "I thought the book might interest Eric"

Synonyms:

share

stake

favour

sake

good

hobby

special interest

concern

intrigue

interest group

company

concernment

participation

involvement

take interest in

engage

involve

interest bearing

interest income

loan interest

interest rate

interestingness

fascinate

enthrall

busy

pursuit

occupy

immerse

arouse interest

Antonyms:

disinterest

interest free

loss

damage

indifference

Derivations:

interested

interesting

interestingly

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Interest in Other Languages...

Spanish: Interés

German: Interesse

French: Intérêt

Italian: Interesse

Turkish: Ilgi