interest

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be on the mind of
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one´s attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a fixed charge for borrowing money
(law) a right or legal share of something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a diversion that occupies one´s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
excite the curiosity of
be of importance or consequence
To engage the attention of
To be concerned with or engaged in
To cause or permit to share
Excitement of feeling, whether pleasant or painful, accompanying special attention to some object
Participation in advantage, profit, and responsibility
Advantage, personal or general
Premium paid for the use of money, -- usually reckoned as a percentage
Any excess of advantage over and above an exact equivalent for what is given or rendered
The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively

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