Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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behalf | Yes | No | No | No |
interest | Yes | No | Yes | No |
behalf (noun) | interest (noun) |
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as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') | a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) |
for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) | a reason for wanting something done |
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | |
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | |
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | |
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | |
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |
behalf (verb) | interest (verb) |
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excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of | |
be of importance or consequence | |
be on the mind of |