Interest (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Antonyms

• Bore

Hypernyms

• Evoke
• Kindle
• Raise
• Fire
• Enkindle
• Provoke
• Elicit

Hyponyms

• Occupy
• Grip
• Transfix
• Engage
• Spellbind
• Engross

Related Words

• Interest (noun)

Meaning ²

Be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Occupy
• Worry
• Concern

Related Words

• Interest (noun)

Meaning ³

Be of importance or consequence; "This matters to me!".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Matter To

Hypernyms

• Concern
• Touch On
• Refer
• Touch
• Have To Do With
• Come To
• Relate
• Bear On

Hyponyms

• Intrigue

Related Words

• Interest (noun)