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   interest

   /ˈɪntrɪst/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: "she looked about her with interest" Similar attentivenessundivided attentionabsorptionengrossmentheedregardnoticescrutinycuriosityinquisitivenessenjoymentdelightOpposite boredom
   • ▪ the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: "a tale full of interest" Similar attractionappealfascinationcharmbeautyallureallurementtemptationtantalization
   • ▪ an activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying: "their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars" Similar hobbypastimeleisure activityleisure pursuitrecreationentertainmentdiversionamusementrelaxationpassionenthusiasminformal:thingbagscenecup of tea
   • 2. 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" Similar dividendsprofitsreturnsa percentagea gain
   • 3. the advantage or benefit of a person or group: "the merger is not contrary to the public interest" Similar concernbusinessbusiness mattermattercareaffairs
   • ▪ the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. archaic
   • 4. a stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one: "holders of voting rights must disclose their interests" Similar stakeshareportionclaiminvestmentstockequityinvolvementparticipationconcerninvolvementpartialitypartisanshippreferenceloyaltyone-sidednessfavouritismbiasprejudice
   • ▪ a legal concern, title, or right in property: "third parties having an interest in a building"
   • 5. a group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business: "food interests in Scotland must continue to invest"

   verb

   • 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone): "I thought the book might interest Eliot" Similar be of interest toappeal toattractbe attractive tointriguefascinateabsorbengrossrivetgripholdcaptivateamusedivertentertainarouse one's curiositywhet one's appetitehold one's attentionengage one's attentioninformal:float someone's boattickle someone's fancylight someone's firearouse someone's interest inpersuade to buysellOpposite bore
   • ▪ persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something): "efforts were made to interest her in a purchase"

   Word 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’.

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2. www.wallstreetmojo.com › interestInterest - Meaning, Types, Examples, Vs Inflation, How it Works?

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Interest refers to the monetary value or annual percentage rate chargeable for lending money. A rate or incentive encourages a lender to credit money to a borrower and earn revenue from idle or excess funds in exchange.

3. simplicable.com › life › interests128 Examples of Interests - Simplicable

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Generally speaking, an interest is something active that you do with your free time and other resources such as money. This is rather broad and includes hobbies , leisure , recreation , lifelong learning and other pursuits such as politics.

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5. www.britannica.com › money › interest-economicsInterest | Savings, Investment & Compound Interest | Britannica...

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   Jun 19, 2024 · interest, the price paid for the use of credit or money. It may be expressed either in money terms or as a rate of payment. A brief treatment of interest follows. For full treatment, see capital and interest.

6. www.accountingtools.com › articles › interestInterest definition — AccountingTools

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Interest is the cost of funds loaned to an entity by a lender. This cost is usually expressed as a percentage of the principal on an annual basis. Interest can be calculated as simple interest or compound interest, where compound interest results in a higher return to the investor.

7. www.fool.com › terms › cCompound Interest: What It Is, Formula, Examples - The Motley...

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   1 day ago · Compound interest essentially means "interest on the interest" and is why many investors are so successful. Think of it this way. Let's say you invest $1,000 at 5% interest.

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCompounding Interest: Formulas and Examples - Investopedia

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   Jun 23, 2024 · What Is Compounding? Compounding is the process in which an asset’s earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.

9. www.gobankingrates.com › banking › interest-ratesWhat Are Interest Rates and How Do They Work? | GOBankingRates

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   Jun 24, 2024 · In simple terms, there are two ways interest rates can be defined and those fall into the camps of interest you pay or the interest you earn. It can either be the amount you are charged on a loan when you borrow money or the payment you receive on money you have deposited.