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stimulate interest

[/ˈstɪmjəleɪt ˈɪntrəst/]
verb phrase
despertar interesse
1. to create or encourage curiosity, attention, or enthusiasm about something
The new exhibition will stimulate interest in modern art.
A nova exposição vai despertar interesse pela arte moderna.
2. to provoke or evoke a desire to learn more about or engage with a topic
The speaker's presentation stimulated interest among the students.
A apresentação do palestrante despertou interesse entre os alunos.
Synonyms
arouse interestspark interestkindle interestpique curiositygenerate enthusiasmawaken curiosity
Antonyms
discourage interestdampen enthusiasmsuppress curiosityboredisinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despertar interesse
most common and widely used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
despertar interesse / incitar interesse
both forms used commonly
São Paulo
despertar interesse / estimular interesse
both forms used, especially in business contexts
Portugal
despertar interesse / suscitar interesse
both forms used, 'suscitar' more formal in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch someone's interest
pique one's curiosity
spark enthusiasm
light a fire under someone
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