interest

Meanings

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
  • "an interest in music"
• a reason for wanting something done
  • "in the interest of safety"
  • "in the common interest"
• 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"
• a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
  • "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
  • "they have interests all over the world"
• (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
  • "the iron interests stepped up production"
• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • "he counts reading among his interests"
• excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
• be on the mind of
• be of importance or consequence

Synonyms

concern, interest group, interestingness, involvement, matter to, occupy, pastime, pursuit, sake, stake, worry