Interest

verb

'ɪntərɪst

Noun

a reason for wanting something done
“in the interest of safety”
“in the common interest”
Similar:Sake
Type of:BenefitWelfare
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”
Similar:Interestingness
Type of:PowerPowerfulness
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
“he counts reading among his interests”
Similar:Pastime Pursuit
Type of:RecreationDiversion
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
“an interest in music”
Similar:Involvement
Type of:WonderCuriosity
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
“they have interests all over the world”
Similar:Stake
Type of:PortionSharePart
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
“the iron interests stepped up production”
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
“how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?”