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become interested
[bɪˈkʌm ˈɪntrəstɪd]
verb phrase
interessar-se
1.
to start feeling curiosity or concern about something; to develop an interest in a subject or activity
She became interested in photography after visiting the exhibition.
Ela se interessou por fotografia depois de visitar a exposição.
2.
to begin to pay attention to or show enthusiasm for something previously ignored
He became interested in politics during his university years.
Ele se interessou por política durante seus anos de universidade.
Synonyms
develop an interest
take an interest in
grow interested
start caring about
get curious about
Antonyms
lose interest
become disinterested
become indifferent
stop caring
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interessar-se
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interessar-se / se interessar
both constructions are used interchangeably
São Paulo
interessar-se
standard usage
Portugal
interessar-se
standard European Portuguese form
Related Idioms & Phrases
catch someone's interest
pique someone's interest
spark an interest
take the bait
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