in one's interest



in one's interest

Also, in the interest of one; in one's own interest; in one's best interest. For one's benefit or advantage, as in It's obviously in their interest to increase profits, or Is this policy in the interest of the townspeople? or I suspect it's in your own best interest to quit now. [Early 1700s]
See also: interest

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BrittneyBRIT-neeEnglish (Modern)
Yolondayo-LAHN-dəEnglish
Ajax['eidʒæks]
StephanySTEF-ə-neeEnglish
DalyDAY-leeIrish, English (Rare)
CheloCHE-loSpanish