Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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interest | Yes | No | Yes | No |
intrigue | Yes | No | Yes | No |
interest (noun) | intrigue (noun) |
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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends |
a reason for wanting something done | a clandestine love affair |
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) | intrigue (verb) |
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excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of | form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner |
be of importance or consequence | cause to be interested or curious |
be on the mind of |