refer vs interest

interest vs refer

refer is not a noun while interest is a noun.

refer and interest both are verbs.

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

As verbs, interest is a hyponym of refer; that is, interest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:

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

Other hyponyms of refer include center, center on, centre, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around, apply, go for, hold, affect, involve, regard, matter to.

refer (noun)	interest (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

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

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