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Term: interest

Part of Speech: noun

1. Definition:

- a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

- the state of wanting to learn or understand more about something or someone

- a thing that you like or enjoy

- money that is paid by a bank or other financial organization for the use of borrowed money

Sample Sentences:

• She has a keen interest in photography and has been taking classes.
• The students showed great interest in the new course syllabus.
• His main interests are reading and playing video games.
• The bank offers competitive interest rates on mortgage loans.

2. Definition:

- a group or organization that wants to achieve a particular goal or policy

- a legal right in something (such as a property or business) that someone borrows money to buy

Sample Sentences:

• The environmental interest seeks to protect endangered species.
• The shareholders have an interest in the company's success.

Part of Speech: verb

1. Definition:

- to cause someone to want to learn more about something

- to make someone want to be involved in something

Sample Sentences:

• The teacher tried to interest her students in science by conducting exciting experiments.
• The new ad campaign aims to interest consumers in the latest smartphone.

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