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interest

1 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​est ˈin-t(ə-)rəst How to pronounce interest (audio)
ˈin-tə-ˌrest,
-ˌtrest;
ˈin-tərst
1
a
: a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone : concern
b
: something or someone that arouses such attention
c
: a quality in a thing or person arousing interest
2
: advantage, benefit
also : self-interest
3
a
: a charge for borrowed money generally a percentage of the amount borrowed
b
: the profit in goods or money that is made on invested capital
c
: an excess above what is due or expected
returned the insults with interest
4
a(1)
: right, title, or legal share in something
(2)
: participation in advantage and responsibility
b
: business, company
5
: special interest

interest

2 of 2

verb

interested; interesting; interests

transitive verb

1
: to engage the attention or arouse the interest of
2
: to induce or persuade to participate or engage

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She told us about her lifelong interest in music. The kids listened to the speaker for a little while, but then lost interest. The speaker wasn't able to hold their interest. She took an active interest in the political debate. He expressed an interest in learning more about photography. The stories about his personal life add interest to the book. I thought this article might be of interest to you. We visited many places of interest on our vacation. The price of the ticket was a matter of interest to everyone. Music is one of her many interests. Verb Military history doesn't really interest me. It might interest you to know that the woman in this photograph is your great-grandmother. It interested me to learn that she had once lived in California. The salesman tried to interest me in a more expensive computer. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Sunday night's offering between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys, the teams that ushered in the 2021 season, will draw plenty of interest itself – both clubs loaded with skill players ... and offensive lines already under duress. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The amount owed builds as interest is added on the unpaid debt year after year. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Of equal or possibly more interest will be to watch Charles juggle royal family matters. Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 What follows are 10 highlights near and not-too-far that piqued one critic’s interest. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 For perspective, the principal and interest payment on a $400,000 home loan at a 3.5% mortgage rate is around $1,800 per month. Rick Palacios, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Remember that a bond’s current yield is its annual interest payments divided by its price. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Chicago Bears generated keen interest from fans and non-fans alike Thursday for a presentation of plans for a new domed stadium and entertainment district in Arlington Heights. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The connection between Iran and al Qaeda remains one of interest and concern two decades after the attack on 9/11, with some questions still unanswered as families of victims from the attack continue to seek clarity. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022
Verb
About twice a year, Prince-Bythewood says, she is contacted by a company wanting to do a sequel or a TV series of Love & Basketball, which does not interest her. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Walsh, this person explained, isn’t particularly interested in creating an agenda, because the nuts and bolts of policymaking simply don’t interest him. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 If the message doesn’t really deliver any value to your audience, consider revising it to deliver it in a way that will interest your audience. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Even small labs can create disease-resistant cassavas or drought-resistant bananas, which could benefit poor nations but would not interest companies looking for hefty financial returns. New York Times, 27 June 2022 Being now a mother at this stage of her life, however, the roles that would interest her seem to have evolved with time. Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 June 2022 While acknowledging that not everyone can continue working into their golden years, Tucker said that a traditional retirement simply doesn't interest him. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 When faced with situations that don’t interest her, Mia withdraws. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 There were no gay bars near Bunceton, nor truck stops or bathhouses, which Ulrich said didn’t interest him. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, probably alteration of earlier interesse, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, to be between, make a difference, concern, from inter- + esse to be — more at is

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a(1)

Verb

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of interest was in the 15th century

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