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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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Is it in their best interest if he does?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Lydia's father Sean Lawless said he showed her a picture of a community library in Manchester, which sparked her interest in owning one.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Some of the new chicken offerings, in particular, would likely surprise a lot of people who’ve lost interest in the 85-year-old icon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Let’s run the numbers: Your $300,000 in cash at 4% interest would yield $12,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

His question took her by surprise, for neither Lord Fredrick nor his wife had ever expressed any interest in the children’s education before.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood