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interested

The correct spelling is interested.

How to pronounce interested

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/
verb

IPA: /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

Say it like: Int-ere-ste-d

The correct spelling is interested. To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing. For example: "Action films don't really interest me."

Usage Examples

Action films don't really interest me.

I'm very interested in going to see that play.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
  2. 2.To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
  3. 3.To cause or permit to share.

adjective

  1. 1.Having or showing interest.
  2. 2.Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
  3. 3.Owning a share of a company.

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