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Interest in. vs interest of

Both "interest in" and "interest of" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Interest in" is used to indicate curiosity or attraction towards something, while "interest of" is used to show possession or concern for something. They are not interchangeable as they convey different meanings.

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Interest in.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate curiosity or attraction towards something.

Use "interest in" when you want to express curiosity or attraction towards something. It is often followed by a noun or a gerund.

Examples:

She has a keen interest in photography.
I have lost interest in playing video games.
He showed a lot of interest in the new project.
There is a growing interest in sustainable living.
I have developed an interest in learning a new language.

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interest in. v. To arouse in someone a curiosity about, or a desire for, doing or acquiring something: The clerk interested the customer in a new refrigerator.
Jan 6, 2011 ... So I wonder what the contexts are of those hits on "have interest in" and "have interest on," if they were in fact those exact three-word phrases.
Definition of interest in English: noun. 1 [ mass noun ] The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: she looked about her with interest ...
He showed an interest in trifles, joked about de Beausset's love of travel, and chatted carelessly, as a famous, self-confident surgeon who knows his job does ...

Alternatives:

curiosity about
attraction to
fascination with
enthusiasm for
passion for

interest of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to show possession or concern for something.

Use "interest of" when you want to indicate possession or concern for something. It is often followed by a noun.

Examples:

The interests of the company are always a top priority.
He spoke on behalf of the interests of the community.
It is in the interest of everyone to cooperate.
The teacher looks after the interests of her students.
The government should protect the interests of its citizens.

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Synonyms for in the interest of. conjuction on account of. as star · being star · considering star · for star · over star · seeing star · since star · through star · whereas ...
as an advantage or benefit to someone or something; in order to advance or improve someone or something. In the interest of health, people are asked not to ...
Idiom: in the interest/interests of. To the advantage of; for the sake of: thinking in the interest of the whole family; ate breakfast on the train in the interest of time.
... House, Inc. 2015. Cite This Source. British Dictionary definitions for in interest of ... All rights reserved. Cite This Source. Idioms and Phrases with in interest of

Alternatives:

concern for
possession of
priority for
care for
advocacy for

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