Interest
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Emotional Engagement
Use 'interest' when you care about something enough to spend time on it. I developed a deep interest in history after visiting the museum.
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Curiosity Driven
'Interest' suggests an eagerness to know more, often leading to learning. His interest in biology grew after studying cells.
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Passive Attraction
'Interest' can be passive, indicating mild curiosity without active pursuit. I have an interest in painting, but I rarely actually paint.