INTERESTS Synonyms
There are 41 hypernyms of the word interests. (close relations)
Definition of INTERESTS
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activities | nounn | |||||||
noun • any specific behavior • the state of being active • an organic process that takes place in the body • (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction • a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) • the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically | ||||||||
concerns | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that interests you because it is important or affects you • an anxious feeling • a feeling of sympathy for someone or something • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it verb • be relevant to • be on the mind of | ||||||||
curiosities | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state in which you want to learn more about something • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
desires | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||||
fancies | verbv | |||||||
adjective • not plain; decorative or ornamented noun • something many people believe that is false • imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination • a predisposition to like something verb • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | ||||||||
fascinations | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual • the capacity to attract intense interest | ||||||||
hobbies | nounn | |||||||
noun • an auxiliary activity • a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride • small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds | ||||||||
inclinations | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||||
likes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination • equal in amount or value • having the same or similar characteristics noun • a similar kind • a kind of person adjective satellite • conforming in every respect verb • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • find enjoyable or agreeable • be fond of • feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard • want to have | ||||||||
obsessions | nounn | |||||||
noun • an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will • an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone | ||||||||
passions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong feeling or emotion • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion • the trait of being intensely emotional • something that is desired intensely • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action • a feeling of strong sexual desire • any object of warm affection or devotion | ||||||||
pastimes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||
preferences | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong liking • a predisposition in favor of something • the right or chance to choose • grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) | ||||||||
pursuits | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • an auxiliary activity • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||
concern | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that interests you because it is important or affects you • an anxious feeling • a feeling of sympathy for someone or something • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it verb • be relevant to • be on the mind of | ||||||||
interestingness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | ||||||||
involvement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of sharing in the activities of a group • a connection of inclusion or containment • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship • the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) | ||||||||
occupy | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep busy with • live (in a certain place) • occupy the whole of • be on the mind of • march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation • require (time or space) • consume all of one's attention or time • assume, as of positions or roles | ||||||||
pastime | nounn | |||||||
noun • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||
pursuit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • an auxiliary activity • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||