n.
1.a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
2.the power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
3.a reason for wanting something done
4.a fixed charge for borrowing money
5.a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
6.(law) a right or legal share of something
7.(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims interest v.
1.excite the curiosity of
2.be on the mind of
3.be of importance or consequence
