interest

[ in-ter-ist, -trist ]
/ ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /

noun

verb (used with object)

Idioms for interest

    in the interest(s) of, to the advantage or advancement of; in behalf of: in the interests of good government.

Origin of interest

1225–75; (noun) Middle English < Medieval Latin, Latin: it concerns, literally, it is between; replacing interesse < Medieval Latin, Latin: to concern, literally, to be between; (v.) earlier interess as v. use of the noun; see inter-, esse

OTHER WORDS FROM interest

o·ver·in·ter·est, noun pre·in·ter·est, noun, verb re·in·ter·est, noun, verb (used with object)

British Dictionary definitions for in the interest of

interest
/ (ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst) /

noun

verb (tr)

to arouse or excite the curiosity or concern of
to cause to become involved in something; concern

Word Origin for interest

C15: from Latin: it concerns, from interesse; from inter- + esse to be

Cultural definitions for in the interest of

interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return for lending it.

Idioms and Phrases with in the interest of (1 of 2)

in the interest of

see in one's interest.

Idioms and Phrases with in the interest of (2 of 2)

interest

see in one's interest; take an interest; vested interest; with interest.