Be interested (4)

I believe the answer is:

care

(Other definitions for care that I've seen before include "Have concern or regard" , "Caution, regard for safety" , "Have affection (for)" , "Be concerned or nurse" , "Protective custody" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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