interest
US /ˈɪntrəst/
noun, verb Foundation · A2 Tài chính & ngân sách
Definition
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Several investors have shown great interest in our new product line.
Synonyms
- curiositya state in which you want to learn more about something
- attractdirect toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
- dividendthat part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
Collocations
- Easy high interest ratedescribing high interest rate (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Medium express interest in proposalto express interest in proposal, meaning to give expression to
- Hard conflict of interest policyto conflict of interest policy, meaning to be in conflict
- Very Hard vested interest sabotaging reformto vested interest sabotaging reform, meaning to provide with power and authority
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.