the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

she looked about her with interest

he developed an interest in art

money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt

the monthly rate of interest

interest payments

the advantage or benefit of a person or group

the merger is not contrary to the public interest

it is in your interest to keep your insurance details to hand

we are acting in the best interests of our customers

a stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one

holders of voting rights must disclose their interests

he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case

a group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business

food interests in Scotland must continue to invest

excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)

I thought the book might interest Eliot