Definition of intrest
1. interest [ n ] a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Examples:
"an interest in music"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
`` Only a relative handful of such reports was received '' , the jury said , `` considering the widespread interest in the election , the number of voters and the size of_this city '' .
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
There was so much interest shown in this present-day venture that it was continued on B.B.C. , where comments were equally made by an Anglican parson , a Free_Church minister and a Catholic priest .
(High Fidelity, 11:10...)
Other innovations with better claims to musical interest survived rehearing to acquire in_time the status of classics .
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
A body_of_water is usually the center of interest at parks which attract the greatest picnic and camping use .
Other natural features which can be of high interest are the forests , canyons , mountains , deserts , seacoast , beaches , sand_dunes , waterfalls , springs , etcetera with which the area is blessed .
Synonyms interest involvement Related Terms curiosity concern enthusiasm involve2. interest [ n ] the power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
Examples:
"they said nothing of great interest"
"primary colors can add interest to a room"
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
This gives you a better opportunity to get the feel of the climate conditions , the exposure to the sun and wind , the water interests , etcetera , which vary greatly with the seasons .
It is usually helpful to make a sketch_map in the field , showing the size and location of the features of interest and to take photographs at the site .
Check the quantity and quality of all_of the recreation interests already existing at the site .
Some recreation features , such as scenic values and water interest , also have greater overall value than other interests .
Some recreation features , such as scenic values and water interest , also have greater overall value than other interests .
Synonyms interest interestingness Related Terms uninterestingness power newsworthiness color topicality interesting uninteresting3. interest [ n ] a reason for wanting something done
Examples:
"for your sake"
"died for the sake of his country"
"in the interest of safety"
"in the common interest"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
The grand_jury commented on a number of other topics , among them the Atlanta and Fulton_County purchasing_departments which it said `` are well operated and follow generally accepted practices which inure to the best interest of both governments '' .
(Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)
They are written by specialists in numerous types of business_enterprises , cover a wide range of subjects , and are directed to the needs and interests of the small firm .
(M. Yokoyama et al., "Chemical and serological...)
Homozygous and heterozygous * * f cells , * * f and homozygous and heterozygous * * f cells were used to test each sample ; however , in the interest of clarity and conciseness only the results obtained with homozygous * * f and homozygous * * f cells will be presented here .
(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)
Particularly when based upon a single dominant party , governments may respond to such a situation by claiming a monopoly of understanding about the national interest .
(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)
The tendency to treat elections as an instrument of self-interest rather_than an instrument of national interest had two important effects on electoral planning in Morocco .
Synonyms interest sake Related Terms benefit behalf4. interest [ n ] a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
Examples:
"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
(Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)
Business loans generally are repayable in regular installments - usually monthly , including interest at the rate of 5 - 1/2 percent per_annum on the unpaid balance - and have a maximum maturity of 10 years ; the term of loans for working_capital is 6 years .
A 5 - percent royalty is paid on any production during the period the contract is in_effect ; if the Government certifies that production may be possible from the property , the royalty obligation continues for the 10 - year period usually specified in the contract or until the Government 's contribution is repaid with interest .
The royalty applies to both principal and interest , but it never exceeds 5 percent .
(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)
Bankers who had been reluctant to lend without better security than the house itself got that security from the U._S. government ; householders who had been unable to pick_up the burden of short-term high interest mortgages found they could borrow for twenty-five years at 4 per_cent , under government aegis .
(W. E. B. DuBois, Worlds of Color....)
The bank which held the mortgage on the old church declared that the interest was considerably in_arrears , and the real_estate people said flatly that the land across the river was being held for an eventual development for white working people who were coming_in , and that none would be sold to colored folk .
Synonyms interest Related Terms fixed_charge compound_interest simple_interest5. interest [ n ] a subject or pursuit that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Examples: : "sailing is her favorite pastime"
"his main pastime is gambling"
"he counts reading among his interests"
"they criticized the boy for his limited interests"
(Tristram P. Coffin, "Folklore in the American Twentieth...)
Nevertheless , with a reading public that longs for `` the_good_old_days '' and with an awareness of our expanding international interests , it is easy for the Benets to obtain a magnified position in literature by use of all sorts of Americana , real or fake , and it is easy for the Steinbecks and Sandburgs to support their messages of reform by reading messages of reform into the minds of the folk .
Synonyms interest pastime pursuit Related Terms diversion avocation prosecute6. interest [ n ] a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Examples:
"they have interests all over the world"
"a stake in the company's future"
(Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)
acquire secret processes , technical data , inventions , patent applications , patents , licenses , land and interests in land ( including water_rights ) , plants and facilities , and other property or rights by purchase , license , lease , or donation ;
(Legislation on Foreign Relations. Committee on Foreign...)
if a receiver or trustee for any such partnership or corporation , duly appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction in the United_States , makes an assignment of the claim , or any part thereof , with_respect_to which an award is made , or makes an assignment of such award , or any part thereof , payment shall be made to the assignee , as his interest may appear ; and in the case of any assignment of an award , or any part thereof , which is made in_writing and duly acknowledged and filed , after such award is certified to the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , payment may , in the discretion of the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , be made to the assignee , as his interest may appear .
if a receiver or trustee for any such partnership or corporation , duly appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction in the United_States , makes an assignment of the claim , or any part thereof , with_respect_to which an award is made , or makes an assignment of such award , or any part thereof , payment shall be made to the assignee , as his interest may appear ; and in the case of any assignment of an award , or any part thereof , which is made in_writing and duly acknowledged and filed , after such award is certified to the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , payment may , in the discretion of the Secretary_of_the_Treasury , be made to the assignee , as his interest may appear .
(U.S. Reports. Volume 366. Cases Adjudged in the...)
`` The fact that sticks_out in this voluminous record is that the bulk of du_Pont 's production has always supplied the largest part of the requirements of the one customer in the automobile_industry connected to du_Pont by a stock interest .
The inference is overwhelming that du_Pont 's commanding position was promoted by its stock interest and was not gained solely on competitive merit '' .
Synonyms interest stake Related Terms share controlling_interest undivided_interest vested_interest security_interest terminable_interest grubstake fee equity reversion right insurable_interest law7. interest [ n ] (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Examples:
"the iron interests stepped up production"
(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)
All political interests supported electoral planning , although there are some signs that the inherent uncertainties of a popular judgment led to some procrastination .
Synonyms interest interest_group Related Terms social_group vested_interest special_interest plural8. interest [ v ] excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Used in print:(Christopher Davis, First Family....)
He thought he saw - it awakened and , for a moment , interested him - that Elizabeth held a leash in her hand and that a round fuzzy puppy was on the end of the leash .
Synonyms interest Related Terms bore arouse absorb fascinate9. interest [ v ] be on the mind of
Examples:
"I worry about the second Germanic consonant"
(James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)
After Gagarin became the Greatest Man in the World , for a nation that does not believe_in the cult_of_personality or in careerism , Moreland wrote me a letter in which he said : `` I am not interested in how long a bee can live in a vacuum , or how far it can fly .
`` Too many of our writers seem to be interested only in creatures that crawl out of the woodwork or from under the rock '' .
Synonyms concern interest occupy worry Related Terms preoccupy occupation10. interest [ v ] be of importance or consequence
Examples:
"This matters to me!"
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
However , there is also much to be gained by making use of the abilities of the local people who are available and interested in recreation .
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