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interest

[in-ter-ist, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /
NOUN
attraction, curiosity
Synonyms
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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
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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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The markets saw a significant decline in the effective interest rates paid by European governments, including in Britain.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Exxon has an ownership interest in two LNG trains in Qatar that accounted for 3% of last year’s upstream production.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He sent the book out to the “Big Five” publishing companies and was rejected, eventually deciding to publish it with the Pasadena small press Red Hen after they expressed fervent interest in acquiring it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The minutes will also detail views on the interest rate path, with a planned cut now less certain due to tighter financial conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mostly they’re too faded to read, and there doesn’t seem to be anything of interest beyond what I’ve already seen.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler