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English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest"
#21896325 - 07/04/15 11:23 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Hello. I know what the word "interest" means, but what about "vested interest"? Is it the same as "interest", just stronger, or does it have a completely different meaning?
Context: in this book about astrology and dating advice for the 12 signs, the author said this: "Taurus people dont like to change. If you ask them to change, they simply take it to mean that you don't love them. However, a passing stranger does not have vested interest in changing them. So, if a stranger suggests that they (Taurus people) are filthy pigs, maybe they will realize that they are a bit messy". (paraphrased)
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896337 - 07/04/15 11:26 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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i think a vested interest means you have something to gain or lose about that particularly thing. so if you want someone to change, you have a vested interest in that happening
interest is just curiosity i think
there are alot of uses for the term interest though
Edited by Adolin (07/04/15 11:27 AM)
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896340 - 07/04/15 11:27 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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A vested interest is an interest somebody has invested time, thought, or maybe money, in.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: thebitterbuffalo26]
#21896352 - 07/04/15 11:30 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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in·ter·est ˈint(ə)rəst/ noun noun: interest; plural noun: interests
1. the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
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vest·ed in·ter·est ˌvestəd ˈint(ə)rəst/ noun noun: vested interest; plural noun: vested interests
a personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or state of affairs, especially one with an expectation of financial gain. "banks have a vested interest in the growth of their customers" a person or group having a personal stake or involvement. "the problem is that the authorities are a vested interest" Law an interest (usually in land or money held in trust) recognized as belonging to a particular person.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896392 - 07/04/15 11:44 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Context usually refers to an outcome of a situation, a vested interest refers to being personally affected by that outcome.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896403 - 07/04/15 11:46 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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A "conflict of interest" is a related concept. One example would be politician making a political decision that affects their own personal business interests.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896406 - 07/04/15 11:46 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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WAN said: Hello. I know what the word "interest" means, but what about "vested interest"? Is it the same as "interest", just stronger, or does it have a completely different meaning?
Context: in this book about astrology and dating advice for the 12 signs, the author said this: "Taurus people dont like to change. If you ask them to change, they simply take it to mean that you don't love them. However, a passing stranger does not have vested interest in changing them. So, if a stranger suggests that they (Taurus people) are filthy pigs, maybe they will realize that they are a bit messy". (paraphrased)
Thanks.
Interest: Being curious about something/liking some things
Vested interest: When you have something to gain from a situation or decision.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: Senor_Doobie]
#21896408 - 07/04/15 11:47 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Like others are saying.
Not always, but often when someone says they have a vested interest it implies a hidden intention.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: D.M.T]
#21896431 - 07/04/15 11:53 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I think vested mean more that you have a strong ties or connections to something. you know if your like fully vested in things. I think more informally "vested interest" can be used as a synonym of bias
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: WAN]
#21896498 - 07/04/15 12:15 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Astrology actually has some validity. The full moon has been shown to affect not just tides but also people and animals. Prison guards know to dread the full moon because problems are more likely. Taurus' are just very stubborn, materialistic, full of bull, but often good people.
In that instance, no vested interest means the passing stranger has no reason to lie.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: Stonehenge]
#21896550 - 07/04/15 12:30 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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vested typically means that the person or group are stakeholders in the given scenario. i think what op's paragraph is trying to say that tauruses are more likely to follow advice from individuals they might perceive as being more neutral by not having a vested interest in the outcome of what they being advised.
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Re: English language question part 2: "vested interest" vs "interest" [Re: Stonehenge]
#21896683 - 07/04/15 01:18 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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First of all, thanks to everybody who replied. I have learned a great deal from you.
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Stonehenge said: Astrology actually has some validity. The full moon has been shown to affect not just tides but also people and animals. Prison guards know to dread the full moon because problems are more likely. Taurus' are just very stubborn, materialistic, full of bull, but often good people.
Omg! This means a lot coming from Stoney. Stone what is your Sun, moon sign and ascendant? I think that we must be compatible
Edited by WAN (07/04/15 01:28 PM)
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