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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151. His interest in writing came from a long correspondence with a close college friend.
152. Minebea ended up selling its controlling interest in both firms.
153. He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates.
154. Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest.
155. She worked indefatigably and enthusiastically to interest the young in music.
More similar words: interfere, interfere in, interfere with, for the rest, painter, interval, interior, internal, Internet, interact, in terms of, interpret, interview, interrupt, enter into, at intervals, interaction, intervention, international, interpretation, at regular intervals, contest, forest, intent, intend, rest on, arrest, in tears, intense, restore.