v. |
[1] |
engage
,
absorb
,
engross
,
attract
,
draw
,
catch
,
capture
,
captivate
,
hold
,
fascinate
,
intrigue
,
excite
,
incite
,
provoke
,
arouse
,
affect
,
quicken
,
infect
,
animate
,
kindle
,
fire
|
[2] |
influence
,
induce
,
persuade
,
move
,
tempt
,
involve
,
enrol
,
enlist
,
dispose
,
incline
,
prevail upon
,
talk into
,
concern
|
[3] |
concern
,
occupy
,
worry
|
[4] |
matter to
|
|
n. |
[1] |
attention
,
involvement
,
attentiveness
,
concern
,
regard
,
curiosity
,
scrutiny
,
notice
,
engagement
|
[2] |
concern
,
sake
,
significance
,
importance
,
weight
,
moment
,
note
,
consequence
|
[3] |
interests
,
interestingness
,
profit
,
advantage
,
benefit
,
good
,
avail
,
worth
,
value
,
consideration
,
behalf
,
behoof
|
[4] |
share
,
portion
,
stake
,
investment
,
piece
,
cut
,
percentage
,
participation
,
involvement
|
[5] |
interests
,
stake
,
business
,
concern
,
affair
,
property
,
hobby
,
pastime
,
diversion
,
avocation
,
amusement
,
entertainment
,
pursuit
,
relaxation
,
occupation
|
[6] |
(lending) fee/charge
,
interest group
,
percentage
,
rate
,
(Slang) (US) vigorish
|
[7] |
pastime
,
pursuit
|
|