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Noun
Definition: a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music"
Definition: a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"
Definition: the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room"
Definition: a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
Definition: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
Definition: (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; "the iron interests stepped up production"
Definition: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
Definition: The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.
Verb
Definition: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Definition: be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
Definition: To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.