- interest⇄expr. in the interest of, for; to help.
Ex. The Mayor thought the proposition was not in the interest of the city. - interest⇄interest, noun, verb.
- interest⇄noun 1. a feeling of wanting to know, see, do, own, share in, or take part in.
Ex. He has an interest in sports and he also has an interest in collecting stamps. Research indicates that fear and punishment are not as effective motivating forces as - interest⇄v.t. 1. to arouse a feeling of wanting to know, see, do, own, share in, or take part in; make curious and hold the attention of.
Ex. An exciting story interests us.
(SYN) engage, occupy, entertain.
2. to cause (a person) to take a sha