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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

Example Sentences

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However, it is thought that Karali Group, which owns the Cote Brasserie chain, may be interested in buying some of the restaurants.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Beyond the stocks and stock market, consumers will be interested in USMCA, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Of course, there’s still one affiliate that appears to be interested in striking outside of its region—that is the Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

And it’s easy to understand why Griffin would be interested in what the Pirates were offering, even beyond the headline number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Would you two be interested in starting one?”

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist