Definition of interest
a
reason for
wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the
interest of safety"; "in the
common interest"
a
diversion that occupies one's
time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her
favorite pastime"; "his
main pastime is gambling"; "he counts
reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his
limited pursuits"
be of
importance or consequence; "This matters to me!"