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find it interesting vs find it to be interesting

Both phrases are correct, but "find it interesting" is more common. The addition of "to be" in the second phrase is not necessary and makes the sentence more verbose.
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find it interesting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone discovers or perceives something as interesting.

Examples:

  • I find it interesting that you enjoy reading.
  • She finds it interesting to learn about different cultures.
  • They find it interesting to try new foods.
  • He finds it interesting to study history.
  • We find it interesting to watch documentaries.
  • Hello, everyone! I am thinking about 'preparatory it' and I'm not sure when to use it. Examples : 1. I find it interesting to talk to him. => I find to talk to him ...
  • Deutsch-Englisch-Übersetzung für: I find it interesting that. ä ö ü ß. DE <> EN, DE –> EN, EN –> DE, -----, DE <> EN, -----, DE <> BG, DE <> BS, DE <> CS, DE <> ...
  • May 20, 2011 ... My first post: Hope you find it interesting. My name is Matt Andrews. I am making my first post on this blog. It will grow into a space where I ...
  • I find it interesting. Options .... The Free Dictionary Language Forums » English » English Grammar » I find it interesting.

Alternatives:

  • think it's interesting
  • consider it interesting
  • believe it's interesting
  • see it as interesting
  • regard it as interesting

find it to be interesting

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express that someone discovers or perceives something as interesting, but it can sound more formal or verbose due to the inclusion of "to be."

Examples:

  • She finds it to be interesting to explore new places.
  • He finds it to be interesting to analyze data.
  • They find it to be interesting to discuss current events.
  • I find it to be interesting to read about science.
  • We find it to be interesting to attend lectures.
  • Dec 21, 2015 ... It's not terrible but I don't find it to be interesting or an enjoyable reading experience. It only took a few times to get a truncated article in Apple ...
  • Jan 17, 2016 ... That's why I don't find it to be interesting. permalink; save; report; give gold; reply. [–]evilsupper 1 point2 points3 points 14 days ago (1 child).
  • Thanks for your interest in the Greater Montana Foundation. I hope you'll explore our website, and that you'll find it to be interesting and useful as you think about ...
  • Aug 19, 2015 ... I'd love to help you to understands what the MBTI actually _is_, why it is reliable, and why many people find it to be interesting, accurate, and ...

Alternatives:

  • think it's interesting
  • consider it interesting
  • believe it's interesting
  • see it as interesting
  • regard it as interesting

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