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Definitions

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
STRONGEST
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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But the list of questions piqued his interest.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Frank Warren's Queensberry eventually saw off Eddie Hearn's Matchroom as well as interest from the WWE to sign him.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Paying it off over three years would reduce the total interest to about $1,268.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

However, the bank’s net interest margin remains crucial for profitability and the analysts expect a 23bp on-year compression in 2026 NIM on lower asset yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

And so she chattered easily and knowledgeably about things of interest to students—this new theory of relativity by a man called Einstein, and whether Admiral Peary would really reach the North Pole.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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