interest (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def excite the curiosity of
def engage the interest of
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
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Hypernym arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
Derivationally related form interest → interest; interest → interest
Antonym interest → bore
Hyponym absorb, engross, engage, occupy; fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind
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Derivationally related form interest → interest; interest → interest
Hypernym absorb, engross, engage, occupy; fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind
Hyponym arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
Antonym bore → interest

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