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interest sb in sth

phrasal verb with interest
 
/ˈɪn.trəst/
 
US  /-trɪst/ verb [T]

Definition

Someone might ask if they can interest you in something when they are trying to persuade you to buy something or when they are offering you something: Can I interest you in our new range of kitchen fittings, madam? I don't suppose I can interest you in a quick drink after work, can I?Making people excited and interestedInspiration and inspiring
(Definition of interest sb in sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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