interested
/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ · verb
Meaning
- To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
- To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
- To cause or permit to share.
- Having or showing interest.
- Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
- Owning a share of a company.
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