interest

IPA: ˈɪntrʌst

(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.
(uncountable, finance) Any excess over and above an exact equivalent
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity.
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
(countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.
(countable) Something which, or someone whom, one is interested in.
(uncountable) Condition or quality of exciting concern or being of importance.
(obsolete, rare) Injury, or compensation for injury; damages.
(usually in the plural) The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively.

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
(obsolete, often impersonal) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
(obsolete) To cause or permit to share.

Examples of "interest" in Sentences

I have a keen interest in learning about different cultures and traditions
His latest book piqued my interest in the history of ancient civilizations
She has a strong interest in art and enjoys visiting museums and galleries
The teacher tried to make the lesson more engaging to hold the students' interest
Investing in stocks can be a great way to earn passive income if you have an interest in finance