interest

noun

Forms

singular : interest
plural : interests

Senses

a kind of commitment, goal, obligation, duty
Something or someone that leads to an positive emotion
desire for a specific item or event
act of exhibiting curiosity
cost of borrowing
emotional reaction

interest

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

simple present : interest
simple present, singular, third person : interests
simple past : interested
present participle : interesting
past participle : interested

Senses

make a positive impression

This book is of special historical interest as furnishing us with details as to the route of the Israelites

provoke interest, exhibit curiosity