interested

Describes a person who wants to learn more about something or someone, or who is paying attention because they find it engaging.

ruОписывает человека, который хочет узнать больше о чём-то или ком-то, или который уделяет внимание, потому что находит это увлекательным.esDescribe a una persona que quiere saber más sobre algo o alguien, o que presta atención porque lo encuentra fascinante o relevante para sus intereses.frDécrit une personne qui souhaite en savoir plus sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou qui prête attention parce qu'elle trouve cela passionnant.deBeschreibt eine Person, die mehr über etwas oder jemanden wissen möchte oder die Aufmerksamkeit schenkt, weil sie etwas spannend findet.ptDescreve uma pessoa que quer saber mais sobre algo ou alguém, ou que dá atenção porque acha aquilo interessante.zh形容一个人想了解更多关于某事或某人的情况，或者因为觉得有趣而给予关注。arيصف من يرغب في معرفة المزيد عن شيء أو شخص، أو من يولي انتباهه لأنه يجد ذلك ممتعاً أو مهماً.

1. Showing curiosity or attention A1 formal

   Having a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or someone.

   • She is very interested in learning new languages.
   • He seemed interested in the lecture on astronomy.
   • The children were interested in the story about dinosaurs.

   ruЗаинтересованныйesinteresadofrintéressédeInteressiertptInteressadozh感兴趣的arمهتم

   Synonyms: absorbedattentivecuriousengagedengrossedfascinatedkeen

   Antonyms: apatheticboredincuriousindifferentuninterested

2. Having a personal stake B2 formal

   Involved in or affected by a situation, often with a desire for a particular outcome.

   • All interested parties are invited to the meeting.
   • The investors are interested in the company's growth.
   • She is interested in the outcome of the election.

   ruЗаинтересованныйesInteresado (con interés personal)frAyant un intérêt personneldeInteressiertptInteressadozh有切身利害关系的arذو مصلحة

   Synonyms: affectedconcernedimplicatedinvolved

   Antonyms: disinterestedimpartialindifferentneutraluninterested

• more interested comparative form
• most interested superlative form

A verb used to express the act of arousing curiosity or attention in someone or something.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия по пробуждению любопытства или внимания к кому-либо или чему-либо.esVerbo que se usa para expresar la acción de despertar curiosidad o atención hacia alguien o algo, o de hacer que algo resulte atractivo o relevante para una persona.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'éveiller la curiosité ou l'attention de quelqu'un envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deVerb, das ausdrückt, bei jemandem Neugier, Aufmerksamkeit oder Anteilnahme für jemanden oder etwas zu wecken.ptVerbo usado para despertar a curiosidade ou a atenção de alguém em relação a algo ou alguém; também pode significar fazer alguém querer saber mais ou se envolver com um assunto.zh动词，表示引起某人的好奇心、注意或兴趣，使其想要了解更多或参与其中。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن إثارة الفضول أو الانتباه تجاه شخص أو شيء ما، أو جعل المرء يرغب في معرفة المزيد عنه أو الاهتمام به.

1. Arouse curiosity A2 formal

   To cause someone to want to know more about something or to pay attention.

   • The documentary interested me in ancient history.
   • Does this topic interest you?
   • The teacher tried to interest the students in science.

   ruЗаинтересоватьesdespertar interésfrIntéresser (éveiller la curiosité)deInteresse weckenptInteressarzh使感兴趣arأثار الاهتمام

   Synonyms: absorbattractcaptivateengagefascinategriphookintrigue

   Antonyms: boretireweary

2. Persuade to participate B1 formal

   To persuade someone to become involved in or to buy something.

   • The salesman interested her in the new car model.
   • They tried to interest investors in their startup.
   • Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?

   ruЗаинтересоватьesInteresar, persuadir a participarfrIntéresser (à) / inciter à participerdeInteresse weckenptInteressarzh使感兴趣arالترغيب في المشاركة

   Synonyms: attractdrawengageenticeinducepersuadetemptwin over

   Antonyms: deterdiscouragedisinterestdissuade

• interested past participle
• interested past simple
• interesting present participle
• interests third person singular