Synonyms: pastime, pursuit, interest
Definition: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Usage: sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling; he counts reading among his interests; they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
Similar words: diversion, recreation
Definition: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Usage: scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists; for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles; drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
Definition: a reason for wanting something done
Usage: for your sake; died for the sake of his country; in the interest of safety; in the common interest
Similar words: benefit, welfare
Definition: something that aids or promotes well-being
Usage: for the benefit of all
Synonyms: interest, interestingness
Definition: the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
Usage: they said nothing of great interest; primary colors can add interest to a room
Similar words: power, powerfulness
Definition: possession of controlling influence
Usage: the deterrent power of nuclear weapons; the power of his love saved her; his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
Synonyms: involvement, interest
Definition: a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Usage: an interest in music
Synonyms: interest, interest group
Definition: (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
Usage: the iron interests stepped up production
Similar words: social group
Definition: people sharing some social relation
Definition: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Usage: they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
Similar words: share, percentage, part, portion
Definition: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Usage: he wanted his share in cash
Synonyms: interest
Definition: a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
Usage: how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
Similar words: fixed charge, fixed cost, fixed costs
Definition: a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)
Synonyms: interest
Definition: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Similar words: kindle, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, arouse, raise, provoke
Definition: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Usage: arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy
Definition: be of importance or consequence
Usage: This matters to me!
Similar words: concern, bear on, come to, refer, relate, touch, touch on, have-to doe with, pertain
Definition: be relevant to
Usage: There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments