interest - Meaning in Konkani

interest - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of interest in English

interest noun

1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

   Examples

   • "he counts reading among his interests"
   • "his main pastime is gambling"
   • "sailing is her favorite pastime"
   • "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
2. a reason for wanting something done

   Examples

   • "died for the sake of his country"
   • "for your sake"
   • "in the common interest"
   • "in the interest of safety"
3. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

   Examples

   • "primary colors can add interest to a room"
   • "they said nothing of great interest"
4. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

   Example

   • "an interest in music"
5. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

   Example

   • "the iron interests stepped up production"
6. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

   Examples

   • "a stake in the company's future"
   • "they have interests all over the world"
7. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

   Example

   • "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"

interest verb

1. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
2. be on the mind of

   Example

   • "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
3. be of importance or consequence

   Example

   • "This matters to me!"

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