interest noun
1-) desire to learn about something
ADJECTIVES
avid, burning, close, considerable, consuming, deep, great, intense, keen, lively, passionate, strong
・They both share a keen interest in history.
particular • growing, increasing • slightest
・There is a growing interest in sustainable living among young people.
general, widespread • worldwide
・The widespread interest in cryptocurrency has attracted many investors.
serious • genuine, real
・I have a real interest in learning new languages.
abiding, lifelong, long-standing
・His abiding interest in astronomy led him to become an astrophysicist.
passing • renewed • added
・After visiting the art museum, he developed an added interest in painting.
active • passive • polite
・We engaged in a conversation with polite interest.
personal • media
・The film premiere was met with great media interest and coverage.
VERBS
have • evince, express, feel, show, take
・She expressed an interest in learning how to play the guitar.
feign, simulate • lose
・I lost interest in the book halfway through and put it aside.
arouse, attract, awaken, caught, drum up, excite, generate, kindle, spark, stimulate, stir up, whip up
・The intriguing headline of the article caught my interest and made me click.
develop • keep, maintain, sustain • revive
・The author added unexpected plot twists to maintain the readers' interest in the book.
grow • flag, wane
・Jane's interest in cooking has waned since she discovered her passion for painting.
NOUNS
lack, level
・The lack of interest from potential buyers made it difficult to sell the property.
PREPOSITIONS
for/out of
・She researched the topic out of interest to expand her knowledge.
with
・The investor reviewed the business proposal with interest.
among
・The book generated a lot of interest among readers.
from
・The new technology sparked interest from investors.
in
・My friend expressed an interest in trying out a vegetarian diet.
2-) quality that attracts attention
ADJECTIVES
considerable, especial, great, particular, special
・The new art exhibition was of great interest to the local community.
broad, general, wide
・The new smartphone model has generated broad interest.
little • intrinsic
・She manifested little interest in her studies.
archaeological, architectural, artistic, historic/historical, scientific, academic
・The scientific journal article offers valuable insights of academic interest.
human • love
・John's human interest lies in exploring new cultures and traditions.
VERBS
be of, have
・Jane realized that politics is of no interest to her.
hold no, lack
・The lecture held no interest for the majority of the class.
add • supply
・Adding vibrant colors to the painting can help add interest and depth.
lie in
・Her interest in photography lies in capturing beautiful landscapes.
PREPOSITIONS
of
・The discovery of ancient artifacts is of great archaeological interest.
3-) something you enjoy doing or learning about
ADJECTIVES
diverse, varied, broad, wide, wide-ranging
・His interests were wide-ranging, from playing sports to studying philosophy.
main, principal • personal, private, own
・Her main interests involve photography, traveling, and trying new cuisines.
leisure, outside, sporting • artistic, musical, etc.
・Outside of her busy schedule, she finds solace in her outside interests.
academic, research, scholarly, specialist, teaching
・His specialist interests revolve around artificial intelligence.
VERBS
have • share • pursue
・After retirement, he finally had the time to pursue his lifelong interests.
4-) money paid for the use of borrowed money
ADJECTIVES
compound, simple • annual, monthly, etc.
・The borrower had to pay $1,200 in annual interest on his personal loan.
VERBS
earn, make, receive
・By depositing money into a savings account, you can earn interest on your balance.
pay • charge
・In the money market account, interest is paid monthly or quarterly.
accrue, bear
・Interest accrues daily on the outstanding balance of the credit card.
NOUNS
charge, payment, rate, repayment
・They struggled to meet the monthly interest payments on the loan.
PREPOSITIONS
on
・Borrowers are responsible for paying interest on their loans.
PHRASES
a rate of interest
・The bank offers mortgage loans at a competitive rate of interest.
5-) advantage or benefit for someone or something
ADJECTIVES
best
・The lawyer always works in the best interests of their clients.
personal, private, self-, selfish, own
・It is crucial to respect others' personal and private interests.
common, mutual • competing, contradictory
・Despite their differences, they found common interests.
long-term, short-term • narrow • direct
・She prioritizes her long-term interests by investing in her education.
paramount, vital • vested • class, sectional
・For parents, the education of their children is of paramount interest.
national, public • foreign, outside
・Public interest should always be prioritized when making policy decisions.
commercial, economic, financial, political, strategic, etc.
・The company's commercial interests are focused on expanding into new markets.
VERBS
defend, guard, look after, protect, safeguard
・He is dedicated to defending the interests and rights of the workers.
act in, advance, champion, further, promote, serve
・As a responsible leader, she always acts in the best interest of her team.
represent • act against, jeopardize, threaten
・The spokesperson is designated to represent the interests of the company.
NOUNS
group
・Many interest groups engage in grassroots campaigns to raise awareness.
PREPOSITIONS
against
・The new policy goes against the interests of small businesses.
contrary to
・Supporting such legislation goes contrary to the interests of individual freedom.
in
・Investing in renewable energy is in the interests of combating climate change.
of
・The decision was made in consideration of the overall interests.
out of
・He made the decision out of selfish interest.
PHRASES
a conflict of interests
・The business dissolved due to a conflict of interests between the partners.
in one’s best interests
・It is in your best interests to save money for future financial security.
have one's (best) interests at heart
・Your parents always have your best interests at heart, even if it may not seem that way sometimes.