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1 Interest
subs.Benefit, gain: P. and V. κέρδος, τό, λῆμμα, τό.One's interests: P. and V. τὸ συμφέρον, τὰ συμφέροντα.The public interests: P. τὸ πᾶσι συμφέρον, P. and V. τὸ κοινόν.Private interests: P. and V. τὰ ἴδια, τὰ οἰκεῖα.He has some private interests to serve: P. ἰδίᾳ τι αὐτῷ διαφέρει (Thuc. 3, 42).Her interests are committed to her parents and friends: V. τῇ δʼ ἐν γονεῦσι καὶ φίλοις τὰ πράγματα (Eur., And. 676).You will best consult your own interests: P. τὰ ἄριστα βουλεύσεσθε ὑμῖν αὐτοῖς (Thuc. 1, 43).He said that it was not words that confirmed friendship, but community of interests: P. οὐ τὰ ῥήματα οἰκειότητας ἔφη βεβαιοῦν ἀλλὰ τὸ ταὐτὰ συμφέρειν (Dem. 237).Attention to your interests: P. ἐπιμέλεια τῶν ὑμετέρων πραγμάτων (Andoc. 2I).Providing only for their own interests: P. τὸ ἐφʼ ἑαυτῶν μόνον προορωμένοι (Thuc. 1. 17).Considering only his own interest: P. τὸ ἑαυτοῦ μόνον σκοπῶν (Thuc. 6, 12).For the good of: P. ἐπʼ ἀγαθῷ (gen.).Be promoted by interest: P. ἀπὸ μέρους προτιμᾶσθαι (Thuc. 2, 37).Good will: P. and V. εὔνοια, ἡ.Zeal, exertion: P. and V. σπουδή, ἡ.Care: P. and V. φροντίς, ἡ.I take no interest in: P. and V. οὔ μοι μέλει (gen.).Meletus has never taken any interest in these things, either little or great: P. Μελήτῳ τούτων οὔτε μέγα οὔτε σμικρὸν πώποτε ἐμέλησεν (Plat., Ap. 26B).What interest have you in? P. and V. τί σοι μέτεστι; (gen.).With view rather to stimulate the interest than tell the truth: P. ἐπὶ τὸ προσαγωγότερον τῇ ἀκροάσει ἢ ἀληθέστερον (Thuc. 1, 2l).Interest on money: Ar. and P. τόκος, ὁ, or pl.At high interest: P. ἐπὶ μεγάλοις τόκοις.Compound interest: P. τόκοι ἐπίτοκοι, οἱ.Bring in no interest, v.: P. ἀργεῖν.Bringing in interest, adj.: P. ἐνεργός.Bringing in no interest: P. ἀργός.——————v. trans.Please, delight: P. and V. τέρπειν, ἀρέσκειν (acc. or dat.).Be interested: P. and V. ἡδέως ἀκούειν.Hear with pleasure, interest oneself in: use P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Interest
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2 interest
['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) ενδιαφέρον2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) ενδιαφέρον3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.) τόκος4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) μερίδιο5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) (ομάδα με κοινά)συμφέροντα2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) ενδιαφέρω2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) κινώ το ενδιαφέρον•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
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3 interest
1) ενδιαφέρον2) επιτόκιο3) τόκος -
4 in one's (own) interest
(bringing, or in order to bring, advantage, benefit, help etc to oneself etc: It would be in our own interest to help him, as he may be able to help us later.) προς το συμφέρον μου -
5 in one's (own) interest
(bringing, or in order to bring, advantage, benefit, help etc to oneself etc: It would be in our own interest to help him, as he may be able to help us later.) προς το συμφέρον μου -
6 lose interest
(to stop being interested: He used to be very active in politics, but he's lost interest now.) χάνω το ενδιαφέρον μου -
7 self-interest
[self'intrəst](consideration only for one's own aims and advantages: He acted out of self-interest.) προσωπικό συμφέρον -
8 take an interest
(to be interested: I take a great interest in everything they do.) ενδιαφέρομαι -
9 in the interest(s) of
(in order to get, achieve, increase etc: The political march was banned in the interests of public safety.) (για)χάρη,προς το συμφέρον -
10 in the interest(s) of
(in order to get, achieve, increase etc: The political march was banned in the interests of public safety.) (για)χάρη,προς το συμφέρον -
11 awaken
1) (to awake: I was awakened by the song of the birds.) ξυπνάω2) (to start (a feeling of interest, guilt etc): His interest was awakened by the lecture.) `ξυπνάω`μέσα μου κάποιο συναίσθημα -
12 centre
['sentə] 1. noun1) (the middle point, or middle of anything; the point or area farthest from the edge: the centre of a circle; the city centre.) κέντρο2) (a place having, or designed for, a particular activity, interest etc: a centre of industry; a shopping-centre; a sports-centre.) κέντρο3) (the main point (of interest etc): the centre of attention.) επίκεντρο2. verb1) (to place, or to be, at the centre.) κεντράρω2) ((with on) to concentrate round: Her plans always centre on her child.) επικεντρώνομαι -
13 field
[fi:ld] 1. noun1) (a piece of land enclosed for growing crops, keeping animals etc: Our house is surrounded by fields.) αγρός2) (a wide area: playing fields (= an area for games, sports etc).) γήπεδο3) (a piece of land etc where minerals or other natural resources are found: an oil-field; a coalfield.) περιοχή4) (an area of knowledge, interest, study etc: in the fields of literature/economic development; her main fields of interest.) πεδίο5) (an area affected, covered or included by something: a magnetic field; in his field of vision.) πεδίο6) (an area of battle: the field of Waterloo; ( also adjective) a field-gun.) πεδίο μάχης2. verb((in cricket, basketball etc) to catch (the ball) and return it.) πιάνω και γυρίζω(την μπάλα)- fieldwork -
14 flog a dead horse
(to try to create interest in something after all interest in it has been lost.) ματαιοπονώ -
15 have at heart
(to have a concern for or interest in: He has the interest of his workers at heart.) ενδιαφέρομαι,νοιάζομαι -
16 advise
1) (to give advice to; to recommend: My lawyer advises me to buy the house.) συμβουλεύω2) ((with of) to inform: This letter is to advise you of our interest in your proposal.) γνωστοποιώ -
17 amuse
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18 amusement
1) (the state of being amused or of finding something funny: a smile of amusement.) διασκέδαση2) (an entertainment or interest: surfing and other holiday amusements.) ψυχαγωγία -
19 apathy
['æpəƟi](a lack of interest or enthusiasm: his apathy towards his work.) απάθεια- apathetically -
20 approach
[ə'prəu ] 1. verb(to come near (to): The car approached (the traffic lights) at top speed; Christmas is approaching.) πλησιάζω2. noun1) (the act of coming near: The boys ran off at the approach of a policeman.) πλησίασμα2) (a road, path etc leading to a place: All the approaches to the village were blocked by fallen rock.) πρόσβαση3) (an attempt to obtain or attract a person's help, interest etc: They have made an approach to the government for help; That fellow makes approaches to (= he tries to become friendly with) every woman he meets.) προσέγγιση•- approaching
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interest — in·ter·est / in trəst; in tə rəst, ˌrest/ n [probably alteration of earlier interesse, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, to be between, make a difference, concern, from inter between, among + esse to be] 1: a right, title, claim … Law dictionary
interest — INTEREST. s. m. Ce qui importe, ce qui convient en quelque maniere que ce soit, ou à l honneur, ou à l utilité, ou à la satisfaction de quelqu un. Interest public, general, commun. interest de famille. interest particulier. interest d honneur.… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Interest — In ter*est, n. [OF. interest, F. int[ e]r[^e]t, fr. L. interest it interests, is of interest, fr. interesse to be between, to be difference, to be importance; inter between + esse to be; cf. LL. interesse usury. See {Essence}.] [1913 Webster] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Interest — Interest † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Interest Notion of interest Interest is a value exacted or promised over and above the restitution of a borrowed capital. ♦ Moratory interest, that is interest due as an indemnity or a… … Catholic encyclopedia
interest — Interest, Versura, B. Prendre à interest, Versuram facere, B. ex Cic. Argent prins à interest, ou perte de finance, Circunforaneum aes. Tu y as interest, Ad te attinent, et tua refert. Il n y a point d interest, Non interest quid faciat morbum,… … Thresor de la langue françoyse
interest — [in′trist, in′trəst, in′tər ist; ] also, esp. for v. [, in′tər est΄, in′trest΄] n. [ME interesse < ML usury, compensation (in L, to be between, be different, interest < inter , between + esse, to be: see IS1): altered, infl. by OFr interest … English World dictionary
Interest — In ter*est, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Interested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Interesting}.] [From interess d, p. p. of the older form interess, fr. F. int[ e]resser, L. interesse. See {Interest}, n.] [1913 Webster] 1. To engage the attention of; to awaken… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
interest — [n1] attraction, curiosity absorption, activity, affection, attentiveness, care, case, concern, concernment, consequence, diversion, engrossment, enthusiasm, excitement, game, hobby, importance, interestedness, into, leisure activity, matter,… … New thesaurus
interest — ► NOUN 1) the state of wanting to know about something or someone. 2) the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention. 3) a subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic. 4) money paid for the use of money lent. 5) a person s… … English terms dictionary
Interest — Interest is the charge or cost for using money; expressed as a rate per period, usually one year, called interest rate. The reward for making funds available to a third party over a period of time, usually pre arranged … International financial encyclopaedia
interest — is now normally pronounced in trist or in trest, with the first e unpronounced. The same applies to the derivative words interested, interesting, etc … Modern English usage
