interest

US /ˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst, -ˌtrɛst/

UK /'ɪntrəst/

A1

noun

  • Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • Activity or subject one enjoys doing or learning
  • Fee for borrowing money

verb

  • To make someone want to know about something
  • To persuade to do, become involved with something