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interest vs arouse

arouse vs interest

interest is a noun but arouse is not a noun.

interest and arouse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
arouse No No Yes No
As verbs, arouse is a hypernym of interest; that is, arouse is a word with a broader meaning than interest:
  • interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  • arouse: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of interest include elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
interest (noun) arouse (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
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
interest (verb) arouse (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of cause to be alert and energetic
be of importance or consequence cause to become awake or conscious
be on the mind of stop sleeping
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
to evoke sexual feelings
to begin moving
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