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be interested in

VERB
follow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch
STRONG
accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard
WEAK
abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be in keeping do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release
STRONG
be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose
WEAK
avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

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"People may be interested in learning about the health benefits of different pigmented rice varieties and, based on this knowledge, choosing the type that best suits their needs," says Gowda.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

As the Wall Street Journal reported from Iowa this week, Cruz has been “quietly asking people if they would be interested in working on his 2028 bid.”

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

It seems obvious that someone who creates films would be interested in pictures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

I complain about the time commitments and travel and I’m never going to be interested in the tub of lukewarm scrambled eggs at the tournament hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

It was bad enough he was here pretending to care, pretending to be interested in Sergio’s life.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin

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