interest
interest /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/
noun
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(
)
A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(
involvement
, interest
)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
An interest in music
an interest in music
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()
A reason for wanting something done
(
sake
, interest
)
a reason for wanting something done
For your sake
for your sake
Died for the sake of his country
died for the sake of his country
In the interest of safety
in the interest of safety
In the common interest
in the common interest
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()
The power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
(
interestingness
, interest
)
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
They said nothing of great interest
they said nothing of great interest
Primary colors can add interest to a room
primary colors can add interest to a room
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()
A fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(
interest
)
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
How much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
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()
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
(
stake
, interest
)
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
They have interests all over the world
they have interests all over the world
A stake in the company's future
a stake in the company's future
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()
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
(
interest group
, interest
)
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
The iron interests stepped up production
the iron interests stepped up production
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()
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
(
pursuit
, pastime
, interest
)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Sailing is her favorite pastime
sailing is her favorite pastime
His main pastime is gambling
his main pastime is gambling
He counts reading among his interests
he counts reading among his interests
They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
verb
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()
Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
(
interest
)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
The captivating book captured her interest from the very first page.
The captivating book captured her interest from the very first page.
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()
Be on the mind of
(
worry
, interest
, occupy
, concern
)
be on the mind of
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
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()
Be of importance or consequence
(
interest
, matter to
)
be of importance or consequence
This matters to me!
This matters to me!
permit
permit /ˈpɝːˌmɪt/
noun
-
()
(law) a legal document giving official permission to do something
(
licence
[Canadian, British] , license
[ N. American] , permit
)
(law) a legal document giving official permission to do something
He obtained a permit to build a new house on his property.
He obtained a permit to build a new house on his property.
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()
The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
(
license
[ N. American] , permission
, permit
)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
-
Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
(
permit
, Trachinotus falcatus
)
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
verb
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()
Consent to, give permission
(
countenance
, let
, allow
, permit
)
consent to, give permission
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam
I cannot allow you to see your exam
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()
Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
(
permit
, allow
, let
)
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
This permits the water to rush in
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
This will permit the rain to run off
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Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
(
allow
, permit
, tolerate
)
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
We don't allow dogs here
We don't allow dogs here
Children are not permitted beyond this point
Children are not permitted beyond this point
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital
