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interest

English

🔊 the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
“they said nothing of great interest”
🔊 a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
“an interest in music”
🔊 (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
“the iron interests stepped up production”
🔊 (law) a right or legal share of something
“they have interests all over the world”
🔊 a fixed charge for borrowing money
“how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?”
🔊 a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
“sailing is her favorite pastime”
🔊 a reason for wanting something done
“for your sake”
🔊 excite the curiosity of
🔊 be on the mind of
“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
🔊 be of importance or consequence
“This matters to me!”