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interest

noun
  1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    pursuit
  2. a reason for wanting something done
    sake
  3. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
    “they said nothing of great interest”
    interestingness
  4. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
    “an interest in music”
    involvement
  5. a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
    “The iron interests stepped up production.”
    interest group
  6. (law) a right or legal share of something
    stake
  7. a fixed charge for borrowing money
verb
  1. excite the curiosity of
    “engage the interest of”
  2. be on the mind of
    concernworryoccupy
  3. be of importance or consequence
    matter to