I . v. a.
1.
Concern, affect, touch, be of importance to.
2.
Engage, enlist, attract.
II . n.
1.
Good, benefit, profit, weal, advantage.
2.
Share, portion, part, participation.
3.
Concern, regard, sympathy, pleased attention.
4.
Authority, influence.
5.
Selfishness, self-~, private ~.
6.
Premium ( for the use of money ), profit ( from money loaned ).