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interest

[in-ter-ist, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /
NOUN
attraction, curiosity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity concern enthusiasm importance passion significance sympathy
STRONG
absorption affection attentiveness care case consequence diversion engrossment excitement game hobby interestedness matter moment note notice pastime preoccupation pursuit racket recreation regard relaxation relevance sport suspicion thing
WEAK
concernment into leisure activity
Antonyms
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hate indifference insignificance
STRONG
boredom dislike disregard hatred heedlessness ignorance neglect unimportance
WEAK
apathy disinterest
NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
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benefit gain profit prosperity well-being
STRONG
good welfare
Antonyms
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loss
WEAK
disadvantage
NOUN
share, investment
Synonyms
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commitment earnings gain influence involvement participation right stake
STRONG
accrual authority bonus claim credit discount due percentage piece points portion premium title
Antonyms
STRONG
whole
VERB
hold the attention of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect amuse appeal to attract concern engage engross entertain excite fascinate intrigue involve please tempt
STRONG
appeal arouse divert enthrall grab hook lure move pique pull snare tantalize titillate touch
WEAK
be interesting to perk up sit up turn on
Antonyms
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anger annoy bore forget refuse reject repel repulse tire turn off upset
STRONG
disenchant disgust dissuade let go release stay
WEAK
bother disinterest

Example Sentences

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For example, researchers interested in measuring how an electromagnetic field changes from place to place can use entangled atomic spins that are physically separated.

From Science Daily

"I'm not interested in making very big things just for the sake of it," said Ai.

From BBC

"She's really taking the bull by the horns. I think she might cause a few problems in the next match and it's going to be really interesting."

From BBC

The Bank of Canada issues its first policy decision of 2026 on Wednesday, and is expected to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 2.25%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Van Eck is also interested in the indirect beneficiaries of AI growth, citing the example of the nuclear sector that is suddenly popular as demand for electricity generation rises inexorably.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.