Synonym: affair, business, concern, curiosity, intrigue, part, percentage, portion, premium, profit, rate, share. Antonym: capital, indifference. Similar words: interfere, interfere in, interfere with, for the rest, painter, interval, interior, internal. Meaning: ['ɪntrɪst] 
n. 1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something 2. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) 3. a reason for wanting something done 4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed 5. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) 6. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something 7. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims. v. 1. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of 2. be on the mind of 3. be of importance or consequence.
n. 1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something 2. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) 3. a reason for wanting something done 4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed 5. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) 6. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something 7. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims. v. 1. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of 2. be on the mind of 3. be of importance or consequence. 
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31. I was perturbed by his lack of interest.
32. The interest on the money is exempt from tax.
33. The trip was cancelled through lack of interest.
34. At university she developed an interest in etymology.
35. It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further.
36. I've always had an interest in astronomy.
37. He showed a lively interest in politics.
38. Observers are predicting a fall in interest rates.
39. He lent me the money at 5 percent interest.
40. Don't let this interest of yours become an obsession.
41. They wooed customers by offering low interest rates.
42. All the men eyed the beautiful girl with interest.
43. The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
44. The interest accrued to our account.
45. I've lost interest in my work.
46. Contrary to expectations,(sentencedict.com) interest rates did not rise.
47. Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly.
48. There was a downturn in interest rates this week.
49. The central bank has put up interest rates.
50. A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable.
51. He took an avid interest in the project.
52. High interest rates make credit expensive.
53. Just out of interest(sentence dictionary), how much did it cost?
54. I have lost my interest in chemistry.
55. Her fellows share her interest in computers.
56. Matt's behavior was arousing the interest of the neighbors.
57. I want to interest you in our new project.
58. The rebels want another 1% cut in interest rates.
59. He shows a precocious interest in the opposite sex.
60. Her interest in him is purely sexual.
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