interest vs refer

refer vs interest

interest is a noun but refer is not a noun.

interest and refer both are verbs.

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

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

interest: be of importance or consequence
refer: be relevant to

Other hypernyms of interest include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, relate, touch, touch on.

interest (noun)	refer (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)	refer (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
be of importance or consequence	have as a meaning
be on the mind of	make reference to
	use a name to designate
	seek information from
	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
	be relevant to

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