interest vs enkindle

enkindle vs interest

interest is a noun but enkindle is not a noun.

interest and enkindle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No
enkindle	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, enkindle is a hypernym of interest; that is, enkindle is a word with a broader meaning than interest:

interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
enkindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Other hypernyms of interest include arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.

interest (noun)	enkindle (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)	enkindle (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
be of importance or consequence	cause to start burning
be on the mind of

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