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verbbe on the mind of
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"in the interest of safety" "in the common interest"nouna reason for wanting something done
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verbbe of importance or consequence
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"he counts reading among his interests"nouna diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)type of:
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"they said nothing of great interest" "primary colors can add interest to a room"nounthe power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
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"an interest in music"nouna sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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"they have interests all over the world"noun(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
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"the iron interests stepped up production"noun(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
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"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"nouna fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowedtype of:
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verbexcite the curiosity of; engage the interest ofOpposite:
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right worry part fire touch power news wonder sake share raise color concern colour benefit behalf stake fee grip lobby hobby refer welfare curiosity engage relate pursuit enthusiasm portion occupy involvement provoke percentage absorb diversion charisma recreation arouse intrigue pastime equity evoke sideline grubstake fascinate kindle elicit pertain vividness reversion enkindle avocation transfix engross matter to bear on touch on have to do with come to spare-time activity by-line interestingness powerfulness personal appeal newsworthiness topicality personal magnetism shrillness undivided interest undivided right vested interest insurable interest security interest controlling interest terminable interest interest group social group pressure group lobby group advocacy group third house special interest group special interest special-interest group fixed costs fixed charge fixed cost simple interest compound interest spellbind