n a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
an interest in music
n a reason for wanting something done
in the interest of safety in the common interest
n the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
they said nothing of great interest primary colors can add interest to a room
n a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
n (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
they have interests all over the world
n (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
the iron interests stepped up production
n a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
he counts reading among his interests
No financial topic has been the subject of more consternation during the past three years than interest rates.
Early in the wage-price freeze, labor leaders and some Democrats urged President Nixon to slap controls on interest rates too The Administration refused, contending that free .
No financial topic has been the subject of more consternation during the past three years than interest rates.
Soaring Interest Rates Send Mortgage Apps Reeling Interest rates on U.S. home mortgages rose last week to hit their highest level in over a year, sapping demand from potential homeowners.
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Barack Obama in Washington Post Obama said he came to Cairo "to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in...
David Cameron in Sydney Morning Herald Mr Cameron said he and Mr Clegg would "put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and the national interest".
Jason Alexander in msnbc.com I'm glad people are feeling like the economy's back enough that they can do it,Alexander said. "It wasn't because the interest in poker went away, so I have to assume people weren't willing to speculate."