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What is another word for Interest? – 110 Interest Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    curiosity concern care regard attention engagement fascination enthusiasm passion zeal excitement eagerness involvement participation absorption preoccupation obsession fixation attraction allure appeal draw lure charm captivation enthrallment intrigue absorption engrossment

    Meaning of Interest

    The primary meaning of the word "interest" is a feeling of curiosity or concern about something.

    Definitions

    • A feeling of curiosity or concern about something
    • A person's concern or attention, or an activity that someone enjoys doing
    • A payment or return on an investment, such as a sum of money paid for the use of someone else's money
    • A benefit or advantage, especially one that is considered to be important or desirable

    Etymology of Interest

    The word "interest" originated from the Old French word "interest", which is derived from the Latin word "interesse", meaning "to be between" or "to make a difference"
    Historically, the word "interest" was first used in the 15th century to refer to a payment or return on an investment, and later evolved to include other meanings related to curiosity, concern, or advantage

    Example Uses

    • The company pays interest on deposits to attract more customers
    • Her interest in art led her to become a painter
    • The new policy has sparked interest among investors
    • The teacher tried to spark the students' interest in the subject

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    apathy indifference disinterest boredom unconcern disregard neglect inattention detachment disengagement lethargy impassiveness unresponsiveness insouciance nonchalance dispassion coolness aloofness remoteness distance

    Related Nouns

    investment payment return benefit advantage concern attention engagement fascination enthusiasm passion hobby activity pursuit occupation vocation career field subject topic matter

    Related Verbs

    invest pay return benefit attract engage fascinate enthuse captivate intrigue absorb engross immerse involve participate attend focus concentrate concern care

    Related Adjectives

    interesting curious concerned attentive engaged fascinated enthusiastic passionate captivating intriguing absorbing engrossing immersive involving participatory attentive focused concentrated caring beneficial