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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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interest disinterest with interest side interest short interest prurient interest penal interest net interest main interest lucrative interest love interest long interest lively interest keen interest human-interest story gross interest exorbitant interest excite interest excessive interest equitable interest contingent interest compensatory interest chattel interest beneficial interest absolute interest human interest vested interest special interest simple interest self-interest