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grow interested

[/ɡroʊ ˈɪntərɪstɪd/]
verb phrase
ficar interessado; começar a se interessar
1. to gradually develop an interest in something; to become progressively more engaged or fascinated by a subject or activity
She didn't like the book at first, but she grew interested as she read further.
Ela não gostou do livro no início, mas ficou interessada conforme continuava lendo.
2. to show increasing curiosity or enthusiasm about a person, topic, or endeavor over time
He grew interested in science after attending the laboratory demonstrations.
Ele começou a se interessar por ciência depois de assistir às demonstrações do laboratório.
Synonyms
become interesteddevelop an interesttake an intereststart to care aboutbegin to like
Antonyms
grow disinterestedlose interestbecome boredtire oflose enthusiasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar interessado; começar a se interessar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ir ficando interessado
Emphasis on gradual process
São Paulo
passar a se interessar; começar a gostar
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
começar a interessar-se; ficar interessado
Reflexive form more commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

pique someone's interest
catch someone's eye
spark interest
develop a taste for something
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