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