Definition of interest in English:

interest

noun ˈɪnt(ə)rɪstˈɪnt(ə)rəst

1mass noun The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
she looked about her with interest
in singular he developed an interest in art
Example sentencesExamples
- The details could only have come from somebody who has either learned or developed a desire and interest for detail.
- I felt that it might lead me to understand why photography as an art form compels my interest.
- A lot of hard work and time has gone into them and they are to be commended on their interest and enthusiasm in seeing it through.
- The pressure of record company and press interest was only heightened by the band's refusal to sign a deal until they had written more songs.
- There is great interest and people are learning a classical art form with great enthusiasm and dedication.
- The interest shown in this art form, irrespective of the language it is presented in, has helped revive many theatre groups.
- This perked his interest to learn more about why Gabi stole it behind Creg's back in the first place.
- That was certainly of personal interest to me to learn, after having been here some 6 years.
- The group gig together about four times a week and have attracted considerable interest from record companies.
- In Scotland last week his visit caused a great deal of media interest.
- It was a business and Robert saw the potential because a few of their friends expressed interest.
- If you want to add some visual interest to your art, try a little texture.
- At the early meetings there was great interest and enthusiasm, but that dwindled.
- I appreciate your interest and will do my best to answer your questions.
- There has been a good deal of local interest shown in the campaign and the race is on to see who will be elected Lord Mayor.
- Not even the Presidential elections aroused much interest locally.
- I appreciate their interest and good wishes, I just keep crying every time I think about it.
- I'm sure your friends will feign interest for two seconds the quickly disown you if you purchase a pair to show off.
- Since we're always looking for games that might stand apart, our interest was piqued to learn more.
- I appreciate that it was an achievement but it is one in which neither I, nor any of my friends, has any interest.
Synonyms
attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny
curiosity, inquisitiveness
enjoyment, delight
1. 1.1 The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention.
  a tale full of interest
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Best of Gay Britain is a boxed set of three full-length features of varying interest and quality.
  The squad for Bremen next weekend is full of local interest.
  Perhaps that is why this week there are a number of films of average quality or minority interest.
  Unless poll results are meant to influence those yet to vote they are of academic or curiosity interest only.
  The news will be of significant interest to City, who stand to land a sizeable chunk of any transfer fee United pull in for the highly rated youngster.
  His maps are now highly sought after - striking to look at, more than 300 years old and full of local interest and colour.
  Synonyms
  attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization
2. 1.2count noun An activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying.
  their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars
  Example sentencesExamples
  He now feels that he is no longer under pressure, as he was in Australia, and can relax and enjoy some other interests and hobbies.
  Because his real interests were in the study of natural history, especially watching birds.
  You are asked to list recreational interests and activities, membership of clubs and societies.
  I would enjoy writing to a woman who is smart, open-minded and enjoys similar interests.
  They talked about his new interests and activities, sometimes with a progress report on educational pursuits or piano lessons.
  Before that effort begins, let me encourage you to please send an e-mail of your current activities and interests.
  A scholar with many interests, Bird enjoyed photography, the outdoors, and many different cultural foods.
  Till a few years ago, his main interests and activities were physically oriented.
  He has enjoyed a variety of interests, including the visual arts, the theater and sports.
  So his interests and his activities outside of Iraq are nothing new.
  His only interest was art and he was lucky that some of his teachers allowed him time to pursue this during school hours.
  Before you visit, try asking parents about their teenager's interests and activities so that you will have something to talk about.
  Another passion of his was astronomy, which gradually developed into his primary interest.
  I always admired in particular his broad range of interests and activities.
  I have multiple interests, so the subjects I'm interested in vary.
  Over the years, the couple have enjoyed similar interests.
  Both are 9 years old, have birthdays 3 weeks apart and enjoy similar interests.
  Children need to be engaged in worthwhile, authentic learning activities that encourage their interests and abilities.
  Apart from his academic interests, he enjoys horse riding, cinema, reading and meeting his friends.
  However he was able to pursue his mathematical interests and studied algebra and number theory in addition to philosophy.
  Synonyms
  hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation
  passion, enthusiasm
  informal thing, bag, scene, cup of tea
2mass noun Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
the monthly rate of interest
as modifier interest payments
Example sentencesExamples
- Governments have saved billions by refinancing the national debt at lower interest rates.
- Fixed or variable interest rates are applied, with payments spread over 24 to 48 months.
- Worries about default are also driving up interest rates on Brazil's foreign debt.
- He was a specialist all his life in the theory of money and interest rates.
- If he had, he might think twice about clamping down on the economy by repeatedly raising interest rates.
- The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and appears ready to continue to do so for some time.
- You're also building your assets and there's no extra money wasted on interest payments.
- If there is another agency which is lending money at better interest rates and with better conditions, I am ready to shift.
- It computes the effective interest rate for an investment compounded at different intervals.
- The money saved on interest repayments can be put to good use elsewhere.
- Of course, governments can print money and cut interest rates in an attempt to avert deflation.
- Coupled with this is the fact that falling interest rates mean lower repayments for those buying into the market.
- This lowered interest rates and transferred capital from public to private use.
- Central banks also manage liquidity in order to smooth out volatility in the money market interest rates.
- Debt charities are warning consumers to think hard about how to manage their debts as interest rates rise.
- With low interest rates, profit margins on retail deposits have been sharply squeezed.
- That includes not only tax rebates and lower interest rates but lower energy prices as well.
- One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried.
- How much will it cost by the time you have repaid your debt (capital plus interest repayments)?
- The bank will not lend money, and interest payments and receipts are forbidden.
Synonyms
dividends, profits, returns
a percentage, a gain
3The advantage or benefit of a person or group.
the merger is not contrary to the public interest
it is in your interest to keep your insurance details to hand
we are acting in the best interests of our customers
Example sentencesExamples
- Since people can convince themselves of anything that is to their benefit or is in their interest, this is not surprising.
- It would not be in their interest to reduce trading links.
- They may very well see it in their interest to throw down their weapons - or turn them on their leadership.
- Anyway, I need to talk to him because I've worked out a way by which he can keep the country afloat; and it's in his interest to listen.
- I feel as if they actually put the customer first and that everything they do is in our interest.
- And to attack us in a way that might provoke a response, I don't think is in his interest.
- We buy and sell because it's in our interest to buy and sell.
- The cards have discounts and benefits for the youngsters so it is in their interest to carry them.
- The public interest, for whose benefit it was enacted, would not be served by construing the words in a narrow or technical way.
- Selling the city's crown jewels is not in our interest.
- To the best of my knowledge, it is in their interest to play a positive role in addressing this sensitive issue as soon as possible.
- It's not in his interest to sell the argument that he's fundamentally different.
- Likewise, beefing up peacekeeping capacity is very much in our interest.
- It's therefore in their interest to publicly explain what happened to Mr. Johnson as soon as possible.
- Corporations will choose to promote vacuous materialist music as it is often in their interest to do so.
- You wanted to build bikes, but it is the consuming public that decides whether it is in our interest to do so.
- He says intending buyers will be aware that more blocks will be opened up in the area, and may judge that it will be in their interest to wait.
- Honestly, though, I'm not sure that bilateral talks are in our interest at all.
- You walk into a shop or into your financial broker's rooms, and it's up to you to know what's in your interest and what's not.
- This would not seem to be the noblest form of patriotism, which calls us to look beyond private interests to the public benefit.
Synonyms
concern, business, business matter, matter, care
(interests) affairs
of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of
1. 3.1archaic The selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest.
  Example sentencesExamples
  From the start, those that have championed the path of anarchy have exposed themselves as malcontents with selfish interests at heart.
  It becomes an authentic spiritual experience only if it is totally free from selfish and mercenary interests on the part of those who facilitate it.
  They are only thinking about their own selfish interests.
  Brown's comments will strike a chord with those who feel that selfish interests and private agendas are being put ahead of the greater good of the game in Scotland and Holland.
  Selfish interests of pressure-groups are to be nipped in the bud.
4A stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one.
holders of voting rights must disclose their interests
he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case
Example sentencesExamples
- Proffered concerns about underage drinking are thus merely a stalking horse for the financial interests at stake in these cases.
- Jordan has huge interests, huge stakes, involved in what's going on.
- It also dilutes shareholders' interests - a real cost, but one that is often ignored.
- Clearly there is a financial interest because the Church's structures involve an enormous plant.
- This will force them to dilute current shareholders' interests due to the large amount of funds that have to be raised in order to finance the purchases.
- The nomination underscores the real economic and financial interests at stake in the US military intervention in Central Asia.
- Secondly, managers themselves often have personal financial interests and their careers at stake in mergers.
- GPs will also be forced to disclose all financial interests and gifts from patients, under the new proposals.
- Unlawful interference with economic interests will arise in situations in which a defendant commits an actionable wrong with the intention of harming the plaintiff.
- Because of all the financial interests at stake, the sport is turning into a mafia.
- Scrutiny of the helicopter company has also extended into a detailed examination of the financial interests of the Haughey family.
- It could, perhaps more accurately, be described as a bailout of those US financial interests with investments in Mexican bonds.
- Apart from the strategic concerns and government revenue at stake, immense corporate interests are involved.
- That will allow you or another family member to represent your parents' medical and financial interests.
- Such moves protect existing shareholders' interests but make it hard for newcomers to invest.
- The institute subsequently posted on its website the financial interests of all those involved.
- My own financial interests and management control are assured by the management contract that I've set in place.
- As the system gets less competitive, the monetary stakes for the interests involved get higher.
Synonyms
stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity
involvement, participation, concern
involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty
one-sidedness, favouritism, bias, prejudice
1. 4.1 A legal concern, title, or right in property.
  third parties having an interest in a building
  Example sentencesExamples
  Under those circumstances I am of the view that I have no authority to deal with the property interests of the respondent.
  Has the supplier a taxable interest in the property and has he disposed of such an interest?
  If one focuses on what those interests are, in my submission, they are substantive legal interests.
  There is obviously some factor at work which tends to reduce value in each case, probably substantial leasehold interests inferior to the freehold.
  It was his view that the plaintiff had to arrange to have the encumbrancers' interests removed from title.
  Furthermore a witness has no right of appeal from a decision of the Crown Court which may affect his or her property interests.
  The tenant shall have the option to purchase the reversionary interest of the property on the terms set out in the Schedule hereto.
  It may have a substantial operation though in relation to native title interests.
  Shelbourne Developments has significant property interests.
  You might remember the Queensland Act, purported to extinguish native title interests.
  On 22 February 1990 Mr Green executed a deed of gift transferring his freehold and leasehold interests into the joint names of his wife and himself.
  Where there is an assignment by a lessor to a lessee the interest which the lessee takes is the interest which the lessor himself had.
  It is another indication, with respect, that native title interests are still at large here.
  The evidence of enjoyment of native title rights and interests was extremely limited.
  The company also has significant property interests and hotel investments.
  To avoid doubt, native title or native title rights and interests may have been extinguished other than by this Act.
  In both cases, the duty in tort serves to protect the bodily integrity and property interests of the inhabitants of the building.
  The trio lost the skirmish concerning Grand Boulevard property interests, but the war may not be over.
  It was also felt that in almost all cases the affected authorities would strongly object to the taking of a freehold interest instead of a lease.
  The Inspectors then discussed a sale of the Trustee's property interests to another co-owner.
5usually interestsA group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business.
food interests in Scotland must continue to invest
Example sentencesExamples
- But a powerful combination of Turkish and Russian politicians and business interests have pushed the project through.
- Business interests think they know he's on their side, so they're inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt.
- The NRA have come in for strong criticism locally both from landowners affected by the route of the road and various political and business interests.
- Business interests are happy, though, even though they resent Netanyahu for his stint as the prime minister.
- They had experienced for some time a strong current of editorial control being exercised by business and political interests.
- This year 29 girls representing local business interests will take part and there is no doubt that the judges will have a very difficult decision to make.
- The fear of ceding national sovereignty to business interests has unified this side into a form of nationalism.
- Previously the party had been able to rely on large donations from business interests to a much greater extent than its political rivals.
- Governments are thought to be impotent in the face of business interests to make improvements in people's lives.
- I understand that what we do affects many interests, of organised groups, politicians and shady businesses.
- They are in fact the heart and soul of it - carrying out the philosophies of the politicians and business interests.
- However, the most common rumour making the rounds was that big business interests wanted the land which the mall occupied.
- The Government, business interests and civic organisations need to collaborate in the effort.
- The politicians, business interests and journalists that were part of the Indonesian lobby in Australia did use racial stereotyping.
- Organisations that lobby for business interests are themselves in a very competitive game.
- Back in California, business interests were organizing a well-funded movement to derail Sinclair's campaign.
- Local business and political interests have rallied to the defence of both Shannon Development and Shannon Airport this week.
- And at least some of them emanate from right wing political lobbies funded by big business interests who want to avoid being sued for malpractice.
- A similar conflict is evident for organisations that represent business interests.
- Nor should it be under the control of business interests or politicians.

verb ˈɪnt(ə)rɪstˈɪnt(ə)rəst

[with object]

1Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)
I thought the book might interest Eliot
Example sentencesExamples
- Opening the door Rebecca first went to the shelves to find a book that could interest her.
- Even a three-year old can begin to browse through the shelves, looking for different kinds of books that may interest her.
- I go to these chat rooms and these websites, because it interests me what people think.
- First, find a product or service that excites and interests you.
- What really interests me is the person who wrote it.
- But what interests me is the number of people who still are interested.
- His book will interest anyone who wishes to probe beneath the surface of national identity.
- What really interests me is to compose music that can grip the listeners' imagination, as if they were seeing a film.
- You know, what interests me is this demand for an apology.
- It depends on what you are looking for and what interests you.
- Yet it is the only part that still interests us today.
- It always interests me when people say it was a Southern strategy.
- He has a very short attention span and unless something interests him he doesn't want to know.
- It's the exchanging of ideas and views that most interests me.
- It's my last column and, let's face it, I have no clue what interests you people.
- But what interests me most about Dean isn't whether he's electable or not.
- This is the sort of observation that really interests me.
- And that is what interests me, the disjunction between these books.
- Once I get absorbed in something that interests me, the world around me disappears.
- But what really interests us is the marketing of these films.
Synonyms
be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, fascinate
absorb, engross, rivet, grip, hold, captivate
amuse, divert, entertain
arouse one's curiosity, whet one's appetite, hold one's attention, engage one's attention
informal float someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy, light someone's fire
arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell
1. 1.1interest someone in Persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something)
  efforts were made to interest her in a purchase

Phrases

at interest

(of money borrowed) on the condition that interest is payable.
the lending of money at interest
Example sentencesExamples
- Conventional banking deals with it very effectively by advancing short-term loans, at interest.
- The cartel wants economic growth, lots of borrowers, and lots of opportunities to lend newly created funny money at interest.
- Chapter 2 takes up the financial activities of elites, who routinely loaned money at interest.
- Between 75% and 95% of cash value may be borrowed at interest or withdrawn, depending upon policy owner needs.
- Therefore, lending money at interest for investment, or for buying a home or a car, is not a sin at all.
- You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.
- They were replaced by Italian merchants who had papal dispensations to lend money at interest.
- It would have the exclusive right to print currency, which the King could borrow - at interest, of course - to fight his war and finance whatever other spending programs he had in place at the time.
- Of course, citizens did regularly lend to each other at interest.
- They were seen as a necessary evil for the city economy to function: they could lend money at interest while the Christians couldn't.

declare an (or one's) interest

Make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed.
failure to register or declare an interest while lobbying ministers
Example sentencesExamples
- When Steve Archibald declared his interest in buying Airdrie this week he did not state whether he would also be making a playing comeback.
- I've spoken to people at Tottenham, I've declared my interest.
- Let me declare my interest: I am CEO of Nanotechnology Victoria, a company set up to invest in nanotechnology to support Victorian industry.
- Says Sue Matthews, chair of the ballet board, ‘We had to feel confident that the opera house was going to happen before we could publicly declare our interest.’
- Murphy declared his interest in the Eccles Street and Marlborough Street properties last October in the Corporation's register of interests.
- Last August, To was accused of failing to declare his interest in a flat he purchased and later transferred to the Democratic Party in 1997.
- Responding to the criticism, Coun Sturgis said he has always declared his interest in the housing development during council meetings.
- Two other clubs have also declared their interest in signing Leigh's Papua New Guinea international.
- Ever since he declared his interest just over a week ago, the City has been telling him they wanted at least 400p.
- Instead, a poker-faced Willis wanders around the camp like a wary housebuyer uncertain as to whether he should declare his interest.

in the interests (or interest) of something

For the benefit of.
in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential
Example sentencesExamples
- This is in our interest and in the interest of our clients.
- ‘The trustees have a simple duty: to act in the interest of the beneficiaries,’ he said.
- One such principle holds that space is to be explored and used ‘for the benefit and in the interests of all countries.’
- The Government should act in their interests and not just in the interests of the elite who can afford to build nursing homes.
- Yes, I was working in his interests but directors of companies must work in the interests of all shareholders.
- If we felt that it is no longer in the interests of our children to take part then we would have no choice but to withdraw.
- It's not in the interest of our people, and it's not in the interest of the peace process.
- The fence must come down in the interests of the commonage rights of local farmers and in the interests of the local environment.
- We are doing so because it is in our best interests and in the interests of our citizens.
- This may be in the interests of arms dealers, but is it in the interests of the global community?

of interest

Interesting.
his book should be of interest to historians
Example sentencesExamples
- The Tories have little to say of interest or importance on most of the political issues of the day.
- It is of interest to take a look at a paper report of the damage done in the town of Carlow on that night.
- English Heritage have already seen the school, and did not see enough of interest to list it.
- As you might be able to tell, there is relatively little of interest happening in Oxford.
- They are available at all churches and are a good read and should be of interest to many.
- The museum also had a large display showing items of interest, dating back centuries.
- Even if it is soon listed, it may still be of interest to a developer.
- If you have found any of the foregoing of interest to you, please don't hesitate to come and meet us.
- An examination of the comparative situation in America would also be of interest.
- Why should this book be of interest to readers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in Europe?

with interest

1With interest charged or paid.
loans that must be paid back with interest
Example sentencesExamples
- Now the loan will be repayable from the fourth year over a period of 22 years with interest.
- A chastened Black has promised that the money will be paid back with interest, but that is hardly the point.
- Someone lends you half a billion interest free and you then loan it on with interest.
- It's not rocket science; if you borrow money, you have to pay it back with interest.
- It is believed that the loan that was made available through Austin was repaid with interest.
- The money will be repaid, with interest and royalties, if the A350 is a success.
- They want equity from you and they also want to see you have the income to pay back the loan with interest.
1. 1.1(of an action) reciprocated with more force or vigour than the original one.
  she returned his look with interest
  Example sentencesExamples
  Any wayward kicking will be returned with interest by the English back three.
  She kissed him and he stopped his protests, returning her advances with interest.
  At fullback Barry Daniels returned the ball with interest on numerous storming gallops up field.
  He has a huge serve and a nasty habit of returning with interest, but he is least at home on grass.
  The re-start was returned to touch with interest by Binns and a scrum given.
  Every time Currie threw something at County it was returned with interest.

Origin

Late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse 'differ, be important', from inter- 'between' + esse 'be'. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest 'damage, loss', apparently from Latin interest 'it is important'. The original sense was 'the possession of a share in or a right to something'; hence sense 4 of the noun. sense 1 of the noun and the verb arose in the 18th century sense 2 of the noun was influenced by medieval Latin interesse 'compensation for a debtor's defaulting'.

Definition of interest in US English:

interest

nounˈɪnt(ə)rəstˈint(ə)rəst

1The state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
she looked about her with interest
Example sentencesExamples
- I felt that it might lead me to understand why photography as an art form compels my interest.
- I appreciate their interest and good wishes, I just keep crying every time I think about it.
- At the early meetings there was great interest and enthusiasm, but that dwindled.
- I appreciate your interest and will do my best to answer your questions.
- I appreciate that it was an achievement but it is one in which neither I, nor any of my friends, has any interest.
- That was certainly of personal interest to me to learn, after having been here some 6 years.
- Not even the Presidential elections aroused much interest locally.
- The interest shown in this art form, irrespective of the language it is presented in, has helped revive many theatre groups.
- If you want to add some visual interest to your art, try a little texture.
- The details could only have come from somebody who has either learned or developed a desire and interest for detail.
- I'm sure your friends will feign interest for two seconds the quickly disown you if you purchase a pair to show off.
- This perked his interest to learn more about why Gabi stole it behind Creg's back in the first place.
- The pressure of record company and press interest was only heightened by the band's refusal to sign a deal until they had written more songs.
- A lot of hard work and time has gone into them and they are to be commended on their interest and enthusiasm in seeing it through.
- There has been a good deal of local interest shown in the campaign and the race is on to see who will be elected Lord Mayor.
- It was a business and Robert saw the potential because a few of their friends expressed interest.
- In Scotland last week his visit caused a great deal of media interest.
- Since we're always looking for games that might stand apart, our interest was piqued to learn more.
- There is great interest and people are learning a classical art form with great enthusiasm and dedication.
- The group gig together about four times a week and have attracted considerable interest from record companies.
Synonyms
attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny
1. 1.1an interest in A feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something)
  he developed an interest in art
  Example sentencesExamples
  Although he has no great interest in either location I need his help to learn my way.
  It has had a longstanding interest in objectivity in research and financial conflict of interest.
2. 1.2 The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention.
  a tale full of interest
  Example sentencesExamples
  The news will be of significant interest to City, who stand to land a sizeable chunk of any transfer fee United pull in for the highly rated youngster.
  The Best of Gay Britain is a boxed set of three full-length features of varying interest and quality.
  Perhaps that is why this week there are a number of films of average quality or minority interest.
  His maps are now highly sought after - striking to look at, more than 300 years old and full of local interest and colour.
  Unless poll results are meant to influence those yet to vote they are of academic or curiosity interest only.
  The squad for Bremen next weekend is full of local interest.
  Synonyms
  attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization
3. 1.3 A subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic.
  my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry
  Example sentencesExamples
  I have multiple interests, so the subjects I'm interested in vary.
  I would enjoy writing to a woman who is smart, open-minded and enjoys similar interests.
  Apart from his academic interests, he enjoys horse riding, cinema, reading and meeting his friends.
  Both are 9 years old, have birthdays 3 weeks apart and enjoy similar interests.
  Before that effort begins, let me encourage you to please send an e-mail of your current activities and interests.
  His only interest was art and he was lucky that some of his teachers allowed him time to pursue this during school hours.
  A scholar with many interests, Bird enjoyed photography, the outdoors, and many different cultural foods.
  He now feels that he is no longer under pressure, as he was in Australia, and can relax and enjoy some other interests and hobbies.
  Children need to be engaged in worthwhile, authentic learning activities that encourage their interests and abilities.
  I always admired in particular his broad range of interests and activities.
  He has enjoyed a variety of interests, including the visual arts, the theater and sports.
  Because his real interests were in the study of natural history, especially watching birds.
  Over the years, the couple have enjoyed similar interests.
  However he was able to pursue his mathematical interests and studied algebra and number theory in addition to philosophy.
  You are asked to list recreational interests and activities, membership of clubs and societies.
  Before you visit, try asking parents about their teenager's interests and activities so that you will have something to talk about.
  They talked about his new interests and activities, sometimes with a progress report on educational pursuits or piano lessons.
  So his interests and his activities outside of Iraq are nothing new.
  Till a few years ago, his main interests and activities were physically oriented.
  Another passion of his was astronomy, which gradually developed into his primary interest.
  Synonyms
  hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation
2Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
the monthly rate of interest
as modifier interest payments
Example sentencesExamples
- Debt charities are warning consumers to think hard about how to manage their debts as interest rates rise.
- Coupled with this is the fact that falling interest rates mean lower repayments for those buying into the market.
- That includes not only tax rebates and lower interest rates but lower energy prices as well.
- Fixed or variable interest rates are applied, with payments spread over 24 to 48 months.
- Of course, governments can print money and cut interest rates in an attempt to avert deflation.
- Central banks also manage liquidity in order to smooth out volatility in the money market interest rates.
- The bank will not lend money, and interest payments and receipts are forbidden.
- It computes the effective interest rate for an investment compounded at different intervals.
- This lowered interest rates and transferred capital from public to private use.
- He was a specialist all his life in the theory of money and interest rates.
- The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and appears ready to continue to do so for some time.
- You're also building your assets and there's no extra money wasted on interest payments.
- How much will it cost by the time you have repaid your debt (capital plus interest repayments)?
- If he had, he might think twice about clamping down on the economy by repeatedly raising interest rates.
- With low interest rates, profit margins on retail deposits have been sharply squeezed.
- Governments have saved billions by refinancing the national debt at lower interest rates.
- If there is another agency which is lending money at better interest rates and with better conditions, I am ready to shift.
- The money saved on interest repayments can be put to good use elsewhere.
- One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried.
- Worries about default are also driving up interest rates on Brazil's foreign debt.
Synonyms
dividends, profits, returns
3The advantage or benefit of a person or group.
the merger is not contrary to the public interest
we are acting in the best interests of our customers
Example sentencesExamples
- Selling the city's crown jewels is not in our interest.
- Anyway, I need to talk to him because I've worked out a way by which he can keep the country afloat; and it's in his interest to listen.
- It's therefore in their interest to publicly explain what happened to Mr. Johnson as soon as possible.
- We buy and sell because it's in our interest to buy and sell.
- This would not seem to be the noblest form of patriotism, which calls us to look beyond private interests to the public benefit.
- To the best of my knowledge, it is in their interest to play a positive role in addressing this sensitive issue as soon as possible.
- They may very well see it in their interest to throw down their weapons - or turn them on their leadership.
- You walk into a shop or into your financial broker's rooms, and it's up to you to know what's in your interest and what's not.
- Likewise, beefing up peacekeeping capacity is very much in our interest.
- It's not in his interest to sell the argument that he's fundamentally different.
- And to attack us in a way that might provoke a response, I don't think is in his interest.
- You wanted to build bikes, but it is the consuming public that decides whether it is in our interest to do so.
- Honestly, though, I'm not sure that bilateral talks are in our interest at all.
- It would not be in their interest to reduce trading links.
- Corporations will choose to promote vacuous materialist music as it is often in their interest to do so.
- Since people can convince themselves of anything that is to their benefit or is in their interest, this is not surprising.
- I feel as if they actually put the customer first and that everything they do is in our interest.
- He says intending buyers will be aware that more blocks will be opened up in the area, and may judge that it will be in their interest to wait.
- The cards have discounts and benefits for the youngsters so it is in their interest to carry them.
- The public interest, for whose benefit it was enacted, would not be served by construing the words in a narrow or technical way.
Synonyms
of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of
concern, business, business matter, matter, care
1. 3.1archaic The selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Brown's comments will strike a chord with those who feel that selfish interests and private agendas are being put ahead of the greater good of the game in Scotland and Holland.
  From the start, those that have championed the path of anarchy have exposed themselves as malcontents with selfish interests at heart.
  They are only thinking about their own selfish interests.
  It becomes an authentic spiritual experience only if it is totally free from selfish and mercenary interests on the part of those who facilitate it.
  Selfish interests of pressure-groups are to be nipped in the bud.
4A stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one.
holders of voting rights must disclose their interests
he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case
Example sentencesExamples
- The institute subsequently posted on its website the financial interests of all those involved.
- Such moves protect existing shareholders' interests but make it hard for newcomers to invest.
- Jordan has huge interests, huge stakes, involved in what's going on.
- The nomination underscores the real economic and financial interests at stake in the US military intervention in Central Asia.
- It could, perhaps more accurately, be described as a bailout of those US financial interests with investments in Mexican bonds.
- Secondly, managers themselves often have personal financial interests and their careers at stake in mergers.
- Unlawful interference with economic interests will arise in situations in which a defendant commits an actionable wrong with the intention of harming the plaintiff.
- This will force them to dilute current shareholders' interests due to the large amount of funds that have to be raised in order to finance the purchases.
- Proffered concerns about underage drinking are thus merely a stalking horse for the financial interests at stake in these cases.
- As the system gets less competitive, the monetary stakes for the interests involved get higher.
- Clearly there is a financial interest because the Church's structures involve an enormous plant.
- That will allow you or another family member to represent your parents' medical and financial interests.
- GPs will also be forced to disclose all financial interests and gifts from patients, under the new proposals.
- It also dilutes shareholders' interests - a real cost, but one that is often ignored.
- My own financial interests and management control are assured by the management contract that I've set in place.
- Apart from the strategic concerns and government revenue at stake, immense corporate interests are involved.
- Because of all the financial interests at stake, the sport is turning into a mafia.
- Scrutiny of the helicopter company has also extended into a detailed examination of the financial interests of the Haughey family.
Synonyms
stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity
involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty
1. 4.1 A legal concern, title, or right in property.
  third parties having an interest in a building
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is obviously some factor at work which tends to reduce value in each case, probably substantial leasehold interests inferior to the freehold.
  You might remember the Queensland Act, purported to extinguish native title interests.
  Furthermore a witness has no right of appeal from a decision of the Crown Court which may affect his or her property interests.
  Has the supplier a taxable interest in the property and has he disposed of such an interest?
  If one focuses on what those interests are, in my submission, they are substantive legal interests.
  Shelbourne Developments has significant property interests.
  In both cases, the duty in tort serves to protect the bodily integrity and property interests of the inhabitants of the building.
  The trio lost the skirmish concerning Grand Boulevard property interests, but the war may not be over.
  The evidence of enjoyment of native title rights and interests was extremely limited.
  On 22 February 1990 Mr Green executed a deed of gift transferring his freehold and leasehold interests into the joint names of his wife and himself.
  The Inspectors then discussed a sale of the Trustee's property interests to another co-owner.
  Under those circumstances I am of the view that I have no authority to deal with the property interests of the respondent.
  The tenant shall have the option to purchase the reversionary interest of the property on the terms set out in the Schedule hereto.
  It is another indication, with respect, that native title interests are still at large here.
  It was also felt that in almost all cases the affected authorities would strongly object to the taking of a freehold interest instead of a lease.
  Where there is an assignment by a lessor to a lessee the interest which the lessee takes is the interest which the lessor himself had.
  It was his view that the plaintiff had to arrange to have the encumbrancers' interests removed from title.
  The company also has significant property interests and hotel investments.
  To avoid doubt, native title or native title rights and interests may have been extinguished other than by this Act.
  It may have a substantial operation though in relation to native title interests.
5usually interestsA group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business.
the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa
Example sentencesExamples
- Previously the party had been able to rely on large donations from business interests to a much greater extent than its political rivals.
- A similar conflict is evident for organisations that represent business interests.
- The NRA have come in for strong criticism locally both from landowners affected by the route of the road and various political and business interests.
- Governments are thought to be impotent in the face of business interests to make improvements in people's lives.
- Business interests are happy, though, even though they resent Netanyahu for his stint as the prime minister.
- The Government, business interests and civic organisations need to collaborate in the effort.
- They are in fact the heart and soul of it - carrying out the philosophies of the politicians and business interests.
- The politicians, business interests and journalists that were part of the Indonesian lobby in Australia did use racial stereotyping.
- Local business and political interests have rallied to the defence of both Shannon Development and Shannon Airport this week.
- They had experienced for some time a strong current of editorial control being exercised by business and political interests.
- I understand that what we do affects many interests, of organised groups, politicians and shady businesses.
- Organisations that lobby for business interests are themselves in a very competitive game.
- But a powerful combination of Turkish and Russian politicians and business interests have pushed the project through.
- This year 29 girls representing local business interests will take part and there is no doubt that the judges will have a very difficult decision to make.
- Nor should it be under the control of business interests or politicians.
- The fear of ceding national sovereignty to business interests has unified this side into a form of nationalism.
- Back in California, business interests were organizing a well-funded movement to derail Sinclair's campaign.
- And at least some of them emanate from right wing political lobbies funded by big business interests who want to avoid being sued for malpractice.
- Business interests think they know he's on their side, so they're inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt.
- However, the most common rumour making the rounds was that big business interests wanted the land which the mall occupied.

verbˈɪnt(ə)rəstˈint(ə)rəst

[with object]

1Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)
I thought the book might interest Eric
Example sentencesExamples
- It's my last column and, let's face it, I have no clue what interests you people.
- You know, what interests me is this demand for an apology.
- It depends on what you are looking for and what interests you.
- Yet it is the only part that still interests us today.
- But what interests me is the number of people who still are interested.
- It always interests me when people say it was a Southern strategy.
- And that is what interests me, the disjunction between these books.
- Opening the door Rebecca first went to the shelves to find a book that could interest her.
- His book will interest anyone who wishes to probe beneath the surface of national identity.
- What really interests me is to compose music that can grip the listeners' imagination, as if they were seeing a film.
- It's the exchanging of ideas and views that most interests me.
- I go to these chat rooms and these websites, because it interests me what people think.
- This is the sort of observation that really interests me.
- Even a three-year old can begin to browse through the shelves, looking for different kinds of books that may interest her.
- But what really interests us is the marketing of these films.
- He has a very short attention span and unless something interests him he doesn't want to know.
- First, find a product or service that excites and interests you.
- But what interests me most about Dean isn't whether he's electable or not.
- Once I get absorbed in something that interests me, the world around me disappears.
- What really interests me is the person who wrote it.
Synonyms
be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, fascinate
arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell
1. 1.1interest someone in Cause someone to undertake or acquire (something)
  efforts were made to interest her in a purchase

Phrases

declare an (or one's) interest

Make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed.
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead, a poker-faced Willis wanders around the camp like a wary housebuyer uncertain as to whether he should declare his interest.
- Let me declare my interest: I am CEO of Nanotechnology Victoria, a company set up to invest in nanotechnology to support Victorian industry.
- When Steve Archibald declared his interest in buying Airdrie this week he did not state whether he would also be making a playing comeback.
- Says Sue Matthews, chair of the ballet board, ‘We had to feel confident that the opera house was going to happen before we could publicly declare our interest.’
- I've spoken to people at Tottenham, I've declared my interest.
- Two other clubs have also declared their interest in signing Leigh's Papua New Guinea international.
- Murphy declared his interest in the Eccles Street and Marlborough Street properties last October in the Corporation's register of interests.
- Last August, To was accused of failing to declare his interest in a flat he purchased and later transferred to the Democratic Party in 1997.
- Ever since he declared his interest just over a week ago, the City has been telling him they wanted at least 400p.
- Responding to the criticism, Coun Sturgis said he has always declared his interest in the housing development during council meetings.

in the interests (or interest) of something

For the benefit of.
in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential
Example sentencesExamples
- The fence must come down in the interests of the commonage rights of local farmers and in the interests of the local environment.
- It's not in the interest of our people, and it's not in the interest of the peace process.
- The Government should act in their interests and not just in the interests of the elite who can afford to build nursing homes.
- Yes, I was working in his interests but directors of companies must work in the interests of all shareholders.
- If we felt that it is no longer in the interests of our children to take part then we would have no choice but to withdraw.
- One such principle holds that space is to be explored and used ‘for the benefit and in the interests of all countries.’
- This may be in the interests of arms dealers, but is it in the interests of the global community?
- ‘The trustees have a simple duty: to act in the interest of the beneficiaries,’ he said.
- We are doing so because it is in our best interests and in the interests of our citizens.
- This is in our interest and in the interest of our clients.

of interest

Interesting.
much of it is of interest to historians
Example sentencesExamples
- An examination of the comparative situation in America would also be of interest.
- Even if it is soon listed, it may still be of interest to a developer.
- As you might be able to tell, there is relatively little of interest happening in Oxford.
- Why should this book be of interest to readers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in Europe?
- They are available at all churches and are a good read and should be of interest to many.
- It is of interest to take a look at a paper report of the damage done in the town of Carlow on that night.
- The Tories have little to say of interest or importance on most of the political issues of the day.
- English Heritage have already seen the school, and did not see enough of interest to list it.
- The museum also had a large display showing items of interest, dating back centuries.
- If you have found any of the foregoing of interest to you, please don't hesitate to come and meet us.

with interest

1With interest charged or paid.
loans that must be paid back with interest
Example sentencesExamples
- The money will be repaid, with interest and royalties, if the A350 is a success.
- They want equity from you and they also want to see you have the income to pay back the loan with interest.
- Now the loan will be repayable from the fourth year over a period of 22 years with interest.
- A chastened Black has promised that the money will be paid back with interest, but that is hardly the point.
- Someone lends you half a billion interest free and you then loan it on with interest.
- It's not rocket science; if you borrow money, you have to pay it back with interest.
- It is believed that the loan that was made available through Austin was repaid with interest.
1. 1.1(of an action) reciprocated with more force or vigor than the original one.
  he may have a reputation for getting even, with interest
  Example sentencesExamples
  At fullback Barry Daniels returned the ball with interest on numerous storming gallops up field.
  She kissed him and he stopped his protests, returning her advances with interest.
  The re-start was returned to touch with interest by Binns and a scrum given.
  Any wayward kicking will be returned with interest by the English back three.
  Every time Currie threw something at County it was returned with interest.
  He has a huge serve and a nasty habit of returning with interest, but he is least at home on grass.

Origin

Late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important’, from inter- ‘between’ + esse ‘be’. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss’, apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important’. The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something’; hence interest (sense 4 of the noun). interest (sense 1 of the noun) and the verb arose in the 18th century interest (sense 2 of the noun) was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting’.

单词	interest
释义	Definition of interest in English: interest noun ˈɪnt(ə)rɪstˈɪnt(ə)rəst 1mass noun The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone. she looked about her with interest in singular he developed an interest in art Example sentencesExamples The details could only have come from somebody who has either learned or developed a desire and interest for detail. I felt that it might lead me to understand why photography as an art form compels my interest. A lot of hard work and time has gone into them and they are to be commended on their interest and enthusiasm in seeing it through. The pressure of record company and press interest was only heightened by the band's refusal to sign a deal until they had written more songs. There is great interest and people are learning a classical art form with great enthusiasm and dedication. The interest shown in this art form, irrespective of the language it is presented in, has helped revive many theatre groups. This perked his interest to learn more about why Gabi stole it behind Creg's back in the first place. That was certainly of personal interest to me to learn, after having been here some 6 years. The group gig together about four times a week and have attracted considerable interest from record companies. In Scotland last week his visit caused a great deal of media interest. It was a business and Robert saw the potential because a few of their friends expressed interest. If you want to add some visual interest to your art, try a little texture. At the early meetings there was great interest and enthusiasm, but that dwindled. I appreciate your interest and will do my best to answer your questions. There has been a good deal of local interest shown in the campaign and the race is on to see who will be elected Lord Mayor. Not even the Presidential elections aroused much interest locally. I appreciate their interest and good wishes, I just keep crying every time I think about it. I'm sure your friends will feign interest for two seconds the quickly disown you if you purchase a pair to show off. Since we're always looking for games that might stand apart, our interest was piqued to learn more. I appreciate that it was an achievement but it is one in which neither I, nor any of my friends, has any interest. Synonyms attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny curiosity, inquisitiveness enjoyment, delight 1.1 The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention. a tale full of interest Example sentencesExamples The Best of Gay Britain is a boxed set of three full-length features of varying interest and quality. The squad for Bremen next weekend is full of local interest. Perhaps that is why this week there are a number of films of average quality or minority interest. Unless poll results are meant to influence those yet to vote they are of academic or curiosity interest only. The news will be of significant interest to City, who stand to land a sizeable chunk of any transfer fee United pull in for the highly rated youngster. His maps are now highly sought after - striking to look at, more than 300 years old and full of local interest and colour. Synonyms attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization 1.2count noun An activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying. their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars Example sentencesExamples He now feels that he is no longer under pressure, as he was in Australia, and can relax and enjoy some other interests and hobbies. Because his real interests were in the study of natural history, especially watching birds. You are asked to list recreational interests and activities, membership of clubs and societies. I would enjoy writing to a woman who is smart, open-minded and enjoys similar interests. They talked about his new interests and activities, sometimes with a progress report on educational pursuits or piano lessons. Before that effort begins, let me encourage you to please send an e-mail of your current activities and interests. A scholar with many interests, Bird enjoyed photography, the outdoors, and many different cultural foods. Till a few years ago, his main interests and activities were physically oriented. He has enjoyed a variety of interests, including the visual arts, the theater and sports. So his interests and his activities outside of Iraq are nothing new. His only interest was art and he was lucky that some of his teachers allowed him time to pursue this during school hours. Before you visit, try asking parents about their teenager's interests and activities so that you will have something to talk about. Another passion of his was astronomy, which gradually developed into his primary interest. I always admired in particular his broad range of interests and activities. I have multiple interests, so the subjects I'm interested in vary. Over the years, the couple have enjoyed similar interests. Both are 9 years old, have birthdays 3 weeks apart and enjoy similar interests. Children need to be engaged in worthwhile, authentic learning activities that encourage their interests and abilities. Apart from his academic interests, he enjoys horse riding, cinema, reading and meeting his friends. However he was able to pursue his mathematical interests and studied algebra and number theory in addition to philosophy. Synonyms hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation passion, enthusiasm informal thing, bag, scene, cup of tea 2mass noun Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt. the monthly rate of interest as modifier interest payments Example sentencesExamples Governments have saved billions by refinancing the national debt at lower interest rates. Fixed or variable interest rates are applied, with payments spread over 24 to 48 months. Worries about default are also driving up interest rates on Brazil's foreign debt. He was a specialist all his life in the theory of money and interest rates. If he had, he might think twice about clamping down on the economy by repeatedly raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and appears ready to continue to do so for some time. You're also building your assets and there's no extra money wasted on interest payments. If there is another agency which is lending money at better interest rates and with better conditions, I am ready to shift. It computes the effective interest rate for an investment compounded at different intervals. The money saved on interest repayments can be put to good use elsewhere. Of course, governments can print money and cut interest rates in an attempt to avert deflation. Coupled with this is the fact that falling interest rates mean lower repayments for those buying into the market. This lowered interest rates and transferred capital from public to private use. Central banks also manage liquidity in order to smooth out volatility in the money market interest rates. Debt charities are warning consumers to think hard about how to manage their debts as interest rates rise. With low interest rates, profit margins on retail deposits have been sharply squeezed. That includes not only tax rebates and lower interest rates but lower energy prices as well. One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried. How much will it cost by the time you have repaid your debt (capital plus interest repayments)? The bank will not lend money, and interest payments and receipts are forbidden. Synonyms dividends, profits, returns a percentage, a gain 3The advantage or benefit of a person or group. the merger is not contrary to the public interest it is in your interest to keep your insurance details to hand we are acting in the best interests of our customers Example sentencesExamples Since people can convince themselves of anything that is to their benefit or is in their interest, this is not surprising. It would not be in their interest to reduce trading links. They may very well see it in their interest to throw down their weapons - or turn them on their leadership. Anyway, I need to talk to him because I've worked out a way by which he can keep the country afloat; and it's in his interest to listen. I feel as if they actually put the customer first and that everything they do is in our interest. And to attack us in a way that might provoke a response, I don't think is in his interest. We buy and sell because it's in our interest to buy and sell. The cards have discounts and benefits for the youngsters so it is in their interest to carry them. The public interest, for whose benefit it was enacted, would not be served by construing the words in a narrow or technical way. Selling the city's crown jewels is not in our interest. To the best of my knowledge, it is in their interest to play a positive role in addressing this sensitive issue as soon as possible. It's not in his interest to sell the argument that he's fundamentally different. Likewise, beefing up peacekeeping capacity is very much in our interest. It's therefore in their interest to publicly explain what happened to Mr. Johnson as soon as possible. Corporations will choose to promote vacuous materialist music as it is often in their interest to do so. You wanted to build bikes, but it is the consuming public that decides whether it is in our interest to do so. He says intending buyers will be aware that more blocks will be opened up in the area, and may judge that it will be in their interest to wait. Honestly, though, I'm not sure that bilateral talks are in our interest at all. You walk into a shop or into your financial broker's rooms, and it's up to you to know what's in your interest and what's not. This would not seem to be the noblest form of patriotism, which calls us to look beyond private interests to the public benefit. Synonyms concern, business, business matter, matter, care (interests) affairs of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of 3.1archaic The selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. Example sentencesExamples From the start, those that have championed the path of anarchy have exposed themselves as malcontents with selfish interests at heart. It becomes an authentic spiritual experience only if it is totally free from selfish and mercenary interests on the part of those who facilitate it. They are only thinking about their own selfish interests. Brown's comments will strike a chord with those who feel that selfish interests and private agendas are being put ahead of the greater good of the game in Scotland and Holland. Selfish interests of pressure-groups are to be nipped in the bud. 4A stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one. holders of voting rights must disclose their interests he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case Example sentencesExamples Proffered concerns about underage drinking are thus merely a stalking horse for the financial interests at stake in these cases. Jordan has huge interests, huge stakes, involved in what's going on. It also dilutes shareholders' interests - a real cost, but one that is often ignored. Clearly there is a financial interest because the Church's structures involve an enormous plant. This will force them to dilute current shareholders' interests due to the large amount of funds that have to be raised in order to finance the purchases. The nomination underscores the real economic and financial interests at stake in the US military intervention in Central Asia. Secondly, managers themselves often have personal financial interests and their careers at stake in mergers. GPs will also be forced to disclose all financial interests and gifts from patients, under the new proposals. Unlawful interference with economic interests will arise in situations in which a defendant commits an actionable wrong with the intention of harming the plaintiff. Because of all the financial interests at stake, the sport is turning into a mafia. Scrutiny of the helicopter company has also extended into a detailed examination of the financial interests of the Haughey family. It could, perhaps more accurately, be described as a bailout of those US financial interests with investments in Mexican bonds. Apart from the strategic concerns and government revenue at stake, immense corporate interests are involved. That will allow you or another family member to represent your parents' medical and financial interests. Such moves protect existing shareholders' interests but make it hard for newcomers to invest. The institute subsequently posted on its website the financial interests of all those involved. My own financial interests and management control are assured by the management contract that I've set in place. As the system gets less competitive, the monetary stakes for the interests involved get higher. Synonyms stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity involvement, participation, concern involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty one-sidedness, favouritism, bias, prejudice 4.1 A legal concern, title, or right in property. third parties having an interest in a building Example sentencesExamples Under those circumstances I am of the view that I have no authority to deal with the property interests of the respondent. Has the supplier a taxable interest in the property and has he disposed of such an interest? If one focuses on what those interests are, in my submission, they are substantive legal interests. There is obviously some factor at work which tends to reduce value in each case, probably substantial leasehold interests inferior to the freehold. It was his view that the plaintiff had to arrange to have the encumbrancers' interests removed from title. Furthermore a witness has no right of appeal from a decision of the Crown Court which may affect his or her property interests. The tenant shall have the option to purchase the reversionary interest of the property on the terms set out in the Schedule hereto. It may have a substantial operation though in relation to native title interests. Shelbourne Developments has significant property interests. You might remember the Queensland Act, purported to extinguish native title interests. On 22 February 1990 Mr Green executed a deed of gift transferring his freehold and leasehold interests into the joint names of his wife and himself. Where there is an assignment by a lessor to a lessee the interest which the lessee takes is the interest which the lessor himself had. It is another indication, with respect, that native title interests are still at large here. The evidence of enjoyment of native title rights and interests was extremely limited. The company also has significant property interests and hotel investments. To avoid doubt, native title or native title rights and interests may have been extinguished other than by this Act. In both cases, the duty in tort serves to protect the bodily integrity and property interests of the inhabitants of the building. The trio lost the skirmish concerning Grand Boulevard property interests, but the war may not be over. It was also felt that in almost all cases the affected authorities would strongly object to the taking of a freehold interest instead of a lease. The Inspectors then discussed a sale of the Trustee's property interests to another co-owner. 5usually interestsA group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business. food interests in Scotland must continue to invest Example sentencesExamples But a powerful combination of Turkish and Russian politicians and business interests have pushed the project through. Business interests think they know he's on their side, so they're inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. The NRA have come in for strong criticism locally both from landowners affected by the route of the road and various political and business interests. Business interests are happy, though, even though they resent Netanyahu for his stint as the prime minister. They had experienced for some time a strong current of editorial control being exercised by business and political interests. This year 29 girls representing local business interests will take part and there is no doubt that the judges will have a very difficult decision to make. The fear of ceding national sovereignty to business interests has unified this side into a form of nationalism. Previously the party had been able to rely on large donations from business interests to a much greater extent than its political rivals. Governments are thought to be impotent in the face of business interests to make improvements in people's lives. I understand that what we do affects many interests, of organised groups, politicians and shady businesses. They are in fact the heart and soul of it - carrying out the philosophies of the politicians and business interests. However, the most common rumour making the rounds was that big business interests wanted the land which the mall occupied. The Government, business interests and civic organisations need to collaborate in the effort. The politicians, business interests and journalists that were part of the Indonesian lobby in Australia did use racial stereotyping. Organisations that lobby for business interests are themselves in a very competitive game. Back in California, business interests were organizing a well-funded movement to derail Sinclair's campaign. Local business and political interests have rallied to the defence of both Shannon Development and Shannon Airport this week. And at least some of them emanate from right wing political lobbies funded by big business interests who want to avoid being sued for malpractice. A similar conflict is evident for organisations that represent business interests. Nor should it be under the control of business interests or politicians. verb ˈɪnt(ə)rɪstˈɪnt(ə)rəst [with object] 1Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone) I thought the book might interest Eliot Example sentencesExamples Opening the door Rebecca first went to the shelves to find a book that could interest her. Even a three-year old can begin to browse through the shelves, looking for different kinds of books that may interest her. I go to these chat rooms and these websites, because it interests me what people think. First, find a product or service that excites and interests you. What really interests me is the person who wrote it. But what interests me is the number of people who still are interested. His book will interest anyone who wishes to probe beneath the surface of national identity. What really interests me is to compose music that can grip the listeners' imagination, as if they were seeing a film. You know, what interests me is this demand for an apology. It depends on what you are looking for and what interests you. Yet it is the only part that still interests us today. It always interests me when people say it was a Southern strategy. He has a very short attention span and unless something interests him he doesn't want to know. It's the exchanging of ideas and views that most interests me. It's my last column and, let's face it, I have no clue what interests you people. But what interests me most about Dean isn't whether he's electable or not. This is the sort of observation that really interests me. And that is what interests me, the disjunction between these books. Once I get absorbed in something that interests me, the world around me disappears. But what really interests us is the marketing of these films. Synonyms be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, fascinate absorb, engross, rivet, grip, hold, captivate amuse, divert, entertain arouse one's curiosity, whet one's appetite, hold one's attention, engage one's attention informal float someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy, light someone's fire arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell 1.1interest someone in Persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something) efforts were made to interest her in a purchase Phrases at interest (of money borrowed) on the condition that interest is payable. the lending of money at interest Example sentencesExamples Conventional banking deals with it very effectively by advancing short-term loans, at interest. The cartel wants economic growth, lots of borrowers, and lots of opportunities to lend newly created funny money at interest. Chapter 2 takes up the financial activities of elites, who routinely loaned money at interest. Between 75% and 95% of cash value may be borrowed at interest or withdrawn, depending upon policy owner needs. Therefore, lending money at interest for investment, or for buying a home or a car, is not a sin at all. You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit. They were replaced by Italian merchants who had papal dispensations to lend money at interest. It would have the exclusive right to print currency, which the King could borrow - at interest, of course - to fight his war and finance whatever other spending programs he had in place at the time. Of course, citizens did regularly lend to each other at interest. They were seen as a necessary evil for the city economy to function: they could lend money at interest while the Christians couldn't. declare an (or one's) interest Make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed. failure to register or declare an interest while lobbying ministers Example sentencesExamples When Steve Archibald declared his interest in buying Airdrie this week he did not state whether he would also be making a playing comeback. I've spoken to people at Tottenham, I've declared my interest. Let me declare my interest: I am CEO of Nanotechnology Victoria, a company set up to invest in nanotechnology to support Victorian industry. Says Sue Matthews, chair of the ballet board, ‘We had to feel confident that the opera house was going to happen before we could publicly declare our interest.’ Murphy declared his interest in the Eccles Street and Marlborough Street properties last October in the Corporation's register of interests. Last August, To was accused of failing to declare his interest in a flat he purchased and later transferred to the Democratic Party in 1997. Responding to the criticism, Coun Sturgis said he has always declared his interest in the housing development during council meetings. Two other clubs have also declared their interest in signing Leigh's Papua New Guinea international. Ever since he declared his interest just over a week ago, the City has been telling him they wanted at least 400p. Instead, a poker-faced Willis wanders around the camp like a wary housebuyer uncertain as to whether he should declare his interest. in the interests (or interest) of something For the benefit of. in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential Example sentencesExamples This is in our interest and in the interest of our clients. ‘The trustees have a simple duty: to act in the interest of the beneficiaries,’ he said. One such principle holds that space is to be explored and used ‘for the benefit and in the interests of all countries.’ The Government should act in their interests and not just in the interests of the elite who can afford to build nursing homes. Yes, I was working in his interests but directors of companies must work in the interests of all shareholders. If we felt that it is no longer in the interests of our children to take part then we would have no choice but to withdraw. It's not in the interest of our people, and it's not in the interest of the peace process. The fence must come down in the interests of the commonage rights of local farmers and in the interests of the local environment. We are doing so because it is in our best interests and in the interests of our citizens. This may be in the interests of arms dealers, but is it in the interests of the global community? of interest Interesting. his book should be of interest to historians Example sentencesExamples The Tories have little to say of interest or importance on most of the political issues of the day. It is of interest to take a look at a paper report of the damage done in the town of Carlow on that night. English Heritage have already seen the school, and did not see enough of interest to list it. As you might be able to tell, there is relatively little of interest happening in Oxford. They are available at all churches and are a good read and should be of interest to many. The museum also had a large display showing items of interest, dating back centuries. Even if it is soon listed, it may still be of interest to a developer. If you have found any of the foregoing of interest to you, please don't hesitate to come and meet us. An examination of the comparative situation in America would also be of interest. Why should this book be of interest to readers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in Europe? with interest 1With interest charged or paid. loans that must be paid back with interest Example sentencesExamples Now the loan will be repayable from the fourth year over a period of 22 years with interest. A chastened Black has promised that the money will be paid back with interest, but that is hardly the point. Someone lends you half a billion interest free and you then loan it on with interest. It's not rocket science; if you borrow money, you have to pay it back with interest. It is believed that the loan that was made available through Austin was repaid with interest. The money will be repaid, with interest and royalties, if the A350 is a success. They want equity from you and they also want to see you have the income to pay back the loan with interest. 1.1(of an action) reciprocated with more force or vigour than the original one. she returned his look with interest Example sentencesExamples Any wayward kicking will be returned with interest by the English back three. She kissed him and he stopped his protests, returning her advances with interest. At fullback Barry Daniels returned the ball with interest on numerous storming gallops up field. He has a huge serve and a nasty habit of returning with interest, but he is least at home on grass. The re-start was returned to touch with interest by Binns and a scrum given. Every time Currie threw something at County it was returned with interest. Origin Late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse 'differ, be important', from inter- 'between' + esse 'be'. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest 'damage, loss', apparently from Latin interest 'it is important'. The original sense was 'the possession of a share in or a right to something'; hence sense 4 of the noun. sense 1 of the noun and the verb arose in the 18th century sense 2 of the noun was influenced by medieval Latin interesse 'compensation for a debtor's defaulting'. noun.1 phr. Definition of interest in US English: interest nounˈɪnt(ə)rəstˈint(ə)rəst 1The state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone. she looked about her with interest Example sentencesExamples I felt that it might lead me to understand why photography as an art form compels my interest. I appreciate their interest and good wishes, I just keep crying every time I think about it. At the early meetings there was great interest and enthusiasm, but that dwindled. I appreciate your interest and will do my best to answer your questions. I appreciate that it was an achievement but it is one in which neither I, nor any of my friends, has any interest. That was certainly of personal interest to me to learn, after having been here some 6 years. Not even the Presidential elections aroused much interest locally. The interest shown in this art form, irrespective of the language it is presented in, has helped revive many theatre groups. If you want to add some visual interest to your art, try a little texture. The details could only have come from somebody who has either learned or developed a desire and interest for detail. I'm sure your friends will feign interest for two seconds the quickly disown you if you purchase a pair to show off. This perked his interest to learn more about why Gabi stole it behind Creg's back in the first place. The pressure of record company and press interest was only heightened by the band's refusal to sign a deal until they had written more songs. A lot of hard work and time has gone into them and they are to be commended on their interest and enthusiasm in seeing it through. There has been a good deal of local interest shown in the campaign and the race is on to see who will be elected Lord Mayor. It was a business and Robert saw the potential because a few of their friends expressed interest. In Scotland last week his visit caused a great deal of media interest. Since we're always looking for games that might stand apart, our interest was piqued to learn more. There is great interest and people are learning a classical art form with great enthusiasm and dedication. The group gig together about four times a week and have attracted considerable interest from record companies. Synonyms attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny 1.1an interest in A feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something) he developed an interest in art Example sentencesExamples Although he has no great interest in either location I need his help to learn my way. It has had a longstanding interest in objectivity in research and financial conflict of interest. 1.2 The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention. a tale full of interest Example sentencesExamples The news will be of significant interest to City, who stand to land a sizeable chunk of any transfer fee United pull in for the highly rated youngster. The Best of Gay Britain is a boxed set of three full-length features of varying interest and quality. Perhaps that is why this week there are a number of films of average quality or minority interest. His maps are now highly sought after - striking to look at, more than 300 years old and full of local interest and colour. Unless poll results are meant to influence those yet to vote they are of academic or curiosity interest only. The squad for Bremen next weekend is full of local interest. Synonyms attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization 1.3 A subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic. my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry Example sentencesExamples I have multiple interests, so the subjects I'm interested in vary. I would enjoy writing to a woman who is smart, open-minded and enjoys similar interests. Apart from his academic interests, he enjoys horse riding, cinema, reading and meeting his friends. Both are 9 years old, have birthdays 3 weeks apart and enjoy similar interests. Before that effort begins, let me encourage you to please send an e-mail of your current activities and interests. His only interest was art and he was lucky that some of his teachers allowed him time to pursue this during school hours. A scholar with many interests, Bird enjoyed photography, the outdoors, and many different cultural foods. He now feels that he is no longer under pressure, as he was in Australia, and can relax and enjoy some other interests and hobbies. Children need to be engaged in worthwhile, authentic learning activities that encourage their interests and abilities. I always admired in particular his broad range of interests and activities. He has enjoyed a variety of interests, including the visual arts, the theater and sports. Because his real interests were in the study of natural history, especially watching birds. Over the years, the couple have enjoyed similar interests. However he was able to pursue his mathematical interests and studied algebra and number theory in addition to philosophy. You are asked to list recreational interests and activities, membership of clubs and societies. Before you visit, try asking parents about their teenager's interests and activities so that you will have something to talk about. They talked about his new interests and activities, sometimes with a progress report on educational pursuits or piano lessons. So his interests and his activities outside of Iraq are nothing new. Till a few years ago, his main interests and activities were physically oriented. Another passion of his was astronomy, which gradually developed into his primary interest. Synonyms hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation 2Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt. the monthly rate of interest as modifier interest payments Example sentencesExamples Debt charities are warning consumers to think hard about how to manage their debts as interest rates rise. Coupled with this is the fact that falling interest rates mean lower repayments for those buying into the market. That includes not only tax rebates and lower interest rates but lower energy prices as well. Fixed or variable interest rates are applied, with payments spread over 24 to 48 months. Of course, governments can print money and cut interest rates in an attempt to avert deflation. Central banks also manage liquidity in order to smooth out volatility in the money market interest rates. The bank will not lend money, and interest payments and receipts are forbidden. It computes the effective interest rate for an investment compounded at different intervals. This lowered interest rates and transferred capital from public to private use. He was a specialist all his life in the theory of money and interest rates. The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and appears ready to continue to do so for some time. You're also building your assets and there's no extra money wasted on interest payments. How much will it cost by the time you have repaid your debt (capital plus interest repayments)? If he had, he might think twice about clamping down on the economy by repeatedly raising interest rates. With low interest rates, profit margins on retail deposits have been sharply squeezed. Governments have saved billions by refinancing the national debt at lower interest rates. If there is another agency which is lending money at better interest rates and with better conditions, I am ready to shift. The money saved on interest repayments can be put to good use elsewhere. One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried. Worries about default are also driving up interest rates on Brazil's foreign debt. Synonyms dividends, profits, returns 3The advantage or benefit of a person or group. the merger is not contrary to the public interest we are acting in the best interests of our customers Example sentencesExamples Selling the city's crown jewels is not in our interest. Anyway, I need to talk to him because I've worked out a way by which he can keep the country afloat; and it's in his interest to listen. It's therefore in their interest to publicly explain what happened to Mr. Johnson as soon as possible. We buy and sell because it's in our interest to buy and sell. This would not seem to be the noblest form of patriotism, which calls us to look beyond private interests to the public benefit. To the best of my knowledge, it is in their interest to play a positive role in addressing this sensitive issue as soon as possible. They may very well see it in their interest to throw down their weapons - or turn them on their leadership. You walk into a shop or into your financial broker's rooms, and it's up to you to know what's in your interest and what's not. Likewise, beefing up peacekeeping capacity is very much in our interest. It's not in his interest to sell the argument that he's fundamentally different. And to attack us in a way that might provoke a response, I don't think is in his interest. You wanted to build bikes, but it is the consuming public that decides whether it is in our interest to do so. Honestly, though, I'm not sure that bilateral talks are in our interest at all. It would not be in their interest to reduce trading links. Corporations will choose to promote vacuous materialist music as it is often in their interest to do so. Since people can convince themselves of anything that is to their benefit or is in their interest, this is not surprising. I feel as if they actually put the customer first and that everything they do is in our interest. He says intending buyers will be aware that more blocks will be opened up in the area, and may judge that it will be in their interest to wait. The cards have discounts and benefits for the youngsters so it is in their interest to carry them. The public interest, for whose benefit it was enacted, would not be served by construing the words in a narrow or technical way. Synonyms of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of concern, business, business matter, matter, care 3.1archaic The selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. Example sentencesExamples Brown's comments will strike a chord with those who feel that selfish interests and private agendas are being put ahead of the greater good of the game in Scotland and Holland. From the start, those that have championed the path of anarchy have exposed themselves as malcontents with selfish interests at heart. They are only thinking about their own selfish interests. It becomes an authentic spiritual experience only if it is totally free from selfish and mercenary interests on the part of those who facilitate it. Selfish interests of pressure-groups are to be nipped in the bud. 4A stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one. holders of voting rights must disclose their interests he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case Example sentencesExamples The institute subsequently posted on its website the financial interests of all those involved. Such moves protect existing shareholders' interests but make it hard for newcomers to invest. Jordan has huge interests, huge stakes, involved in what's going on. The nomination underscores the real economic and financial interests at stake in the US military intervention in Central Asia. It could, perhaps more accurately, be described as a bailout of those US financial interests with investments in Mexican bonds. Secondly, managers themselves often have personal financial interests and their careers at stake in mergers. Unlawful interference with economic interests will arise in situations in which a defendant commits an actionable wrong with the intention of harming the plaintiff. This will force them to dilute current shareholders' interests due to the large amount of funds that have to be raised in order to finance the purchases. Proffered concerns about underage drinking are thus merely a stalking horse for the financial interests at stake in these cases. As the system gets less competitive, the monetary stakes for the interests involved get higher. Clearly there is a financial interest because the Church's structures involve an enormous plant. That will allow you or another family member to represent your parents' medical and financial interests. GPs will also be forced to disclose all financial interests and gifts from patients, under the new proposals. It also dilutes shareholders' interests - a real cost, but one that is often ignored. My own financial interests and management control are assured by the management contract that I've set in place. Apart from the strategic concerns and government revenue at stake, immense corporate interests are involved. Because of all the financial interests at stake, the sport is turning into a mafia. Scrutiny of the helicopter company has also extended into a detailed examination of the financial interests of the Haughey family. Synonyms stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty 4.1 A legal concern, title, or right in property. third parties having an interest in a building Example sentencesExamples There is obviously some factor at work which tends to reduce value in each case, probably substantial leasehold interests inferior to the freehold. You might remember the Queensland Act, purported to extinguish native title interests. Furthermore a witness has no right of appeal from a decision of the Crown Court which may affect his or her property interests. Has the supplier a taxable interest in the property and has he disposed of such an interest? If one focuses on what those interests are, in my submission, they are substantive legal interests. Shelbourne Developments has significant property interests. In both cases, the duty in tort serves to protect the bodily integrity and property interests of the inhabitants of the building. The trio lost the skirmish concerning Grand Boulevard property interests, but the war may not be over. The evidence of enjoyment of native title rights and interests was extremely limited. On 22 February 1990 Mr Green executed a deed of gift transferring his freehold and leasehold interests into the joint names of his wife and himself. The Inspectors then discussed a sale of the Trustee's property interests to another co-owner. Under those circumstances I am of the view that I have no authority to deal with the property interests of the respondent. The tenant shall have the option to purchase the reversionary interest of the property on the terms set out in the Schedule hereto. It is another indication, with respect, that native title interests are still at large here. It was also felt that in almost all cases the affected authorities would strongly object to the taking of a freehold interest instead of a lease. Where there is an assignment by a lessor to a lessee the interest which the lessee takes is the interest which the lessor himself had. It was his view that the plaintiff had to arrange to have the encumbrancers' interests removed from title. The company also has significant property interests and hotel investments. To avoid doubt, native title or native title rights and interests may have been extinguished other than by this Act. It may have a substantial operation though in relation to native title interests. 5usually interestsA group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business. the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa Example sentencesExamples Previously the party had been able to rely on large donations from business interests to a much greater extent than its political rivals. A similar conflict is evident for organisations that represent business interests. The NRA have come in for strong criticism locally both from landowners affected by the route of the road and various political and business interests. Governments are thought to be impotent in the face of business interests to make improvements in people's lives. Business interests are happy, though, even though they resent Netanyahu for his stint as the prime minister. The Government, business interests and civic organisations need to collaborate in the effort. They are in fact the heart and soul of it - carrying out the philosophies of the politicians and business interests. The politicians, business interests and journalists that were part of the Indonesian lobby in Australia did use racial stereotyping. Local business and political interests have rallied to the defence of both Shannon Development and Shannon Airport this week. They had experienced for some time a strong current of editorial control being exercised by business and political interests. I understand that what we do affects many interests, of organised groups, politicians and shady businesses. Organisations that lobby for business interests are themselves in a very competitive game. But a powerful combination of Turkish and Russian politicians and business interests have pushed the project through. This year 29 girls representing local business interests will take part and there is no doubt that the judges will have a very difficult decision to make. Nor should it be under the control of business interests or politicians. The fear of ceding national sovereignty to business interests has unified this side into a form of nationalism. Back in California, business interests were organizing a well-funded movement to derail Sinclair's campaign. And at least some of them emanate from right wing political lobbies funded by big business interests who want to avoid being sued for malpractice. Business interests think they know he's on their side, so they're inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. However, the most common rumour making the rounds was that big business interests wanted the land which the mall occupied. verbˈɪnt(ə)rəstˈint(ə)rəst [with object] 1Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone) I thought the book might interest Eric Example sentencesExamples It's my last column and, let's face it, I have no clue what interests you people. You know, what interests me is this demand for an apology. It depends on what you are looking for and what interests you. Yet it is the only part that still interests us today. But what interests me is the number of people who still are interested. It always interests me when people say it was a Southern strategy. And that is what interests me, the disjunction between these books. Opening the door Rebecca first went to the shelves to find a book that could interest her. His book will interest anyone who wishes to probe beneath the surface of national identity. What really interests me is to compose music that can grip the listeners' imagination, as if they were seeing a film. It's the exchanging of ideas and views that most interests me. I go to these chat rooms and these websites, because it interests me what people think. This is the sort of observation that really interests me. Even a three-year old can begin to browse through the shelves, looking for different kinds of books that may interest her. But what really interests us is the marketing of these films. He has a very short attention span and unless something interests him he doesn't want to know. First, find a product or service that excites and interests you. But what interests me most about Dean isn't whether he's electable or not. Once I get absorbed in something that interests me, the world around me disappears. What really interests me is the person who wrote it. Synonyms be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, fascinate arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell 1.1interest someone in Cause someone to undertake or acquire (something) efforts were made to interest her in a purchase Phrases declare an (or one's) interest Make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed. Example sentencesExamples Instead, a poker-faced Willis wanders around the camp like a wary housebuyer uncertain as to whether he should declare his interest. Let me declare my interest: I am CEO of Nanotechnology Victoria, a company set up to invest in nanotechnology to support Victorian industry. When Steve Archibald declared his interest in buying Airdrie this week he did not state whether he would also be making a playing comeback. Says Sue Matthews, chair of the ballet board, ‘We had to feel confident that the opera house was going to happen before we could publicly declare our interest.’ I've spoken to people at Tottenham, I've declared my interest. Two other clubs have also declared their interest in signing Leigh's Papua New Guinea international. Murphy declared his interest in the Eccles Street and Marlborough Street properties last October in the Corporation's register of interests. Last August, To was accused of failing to declare his interest in a flat he purchased and later transferred to the Democratic Party in 1997. Ever since he declared his interest just over a week ago, the City has been telling him they wanted at least 400p. Responding to the criticism, Coun Sturgis said he has always declared his interest in the housing development during council meetings. in the interests (or interest) of something For the benefit of. in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential Example sentencesExamples The fence must come down in the interests of the commonage rights of local farmers and in the interests of the local environment. It's not in the interest of our people, and it's not in the interest of the peace process. The Government should act in their interests and not just in the interests of the elite who can afford to build nursing homes. Yes, I was working in his interests but directors of companies must work in the interests of all shareholders. If we felt that it is no longer in the interests of our children to take part then we would have no choice but to withdraw. One such principle holds that space is to be explored and used ‘for the benefit and in the interests of all countries.’ This may be in the interests of arms dealers, but is it in the interests of the global community? ‘The trustees have a simple duty: to act in the interest of the beneficiaries,’ he said. We are doing so because it is in our best interests and in the interests of our citizens. This is in our interest and in the interest of our clients. of interest Interesting. much of it is of interest to historians Example sentencesExamples An examination of the comparative situation in America would also be of interest. Even if it is soon listed, it may still be of interest to a developer. As you might be able to tell, there is relatively little of interest happening in Oxford. Why should this book be of interest to readers in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in Europe? They are available at all churches and are a good read and should be of interest to many. It is of interest to take a look at a paper report of the damage done in the town of Carlow on that night. The Tories have little to say of interest or importance on most of the political issues of the day. English Heritage have already seen the school, and did not see enough of interest to list it. The museum also had a large display showing items of interest, dating back centuries. If you have found any of the foregoing of interest to you, please don't hesitate to come and meet us. with interest 1With interest charged or paid. loans that must be paid back with interest Example sentencesExamples The money will be repaid, with interest and royalties, if the A350 is a success. They want equity from you and they also want to see you have the income to pay back the loan with interest. Now the loan will be repayable from the fourth year over a period of 22 years with interest. A chastened Black has promised that the money will be paid back with interest, but that is hardly the point. Someone lends you half a billion interest free and you then loan it on with interest. It's not rocket science; if you borrow money, you have to pay it back with interest. It is believed that the loan that was made available through Austin was repaid with interest. 1.1(of an action) reciprocated with more force or vigor than the original one. he may have a reputation for getting even, with interest Example sentencesExamples At fullback Barry Daniels returned the ball with interest on numerous storming gallops up field. She kissed him and he stopped his protests, returning her advances with interest. The re-start was returned to touch with interest by Binns and a scrum given. Any wayward kicking will be returned with interest by the English back three. Every time Currie threw something at County it was returned with interest. He has a huge serve and a nasty habit of returning with interest, but he is least at home on grass. Origin Late Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important’, from inter- ‘between’ + esse ‘be’. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss’, apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important’. The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something’; hence interest (sense 4 of the noun). interest (sense 1 of the noun) and the verb arose in the 18th century interest (sense 2 of the noun) was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting’. noun.1 phr.
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