Engage the attention of (8)

I believe the answer is:

interest

(Other definitions for interest that I've seen before include "Fascinate" , "Cost of borrowing" , "Benefit" , "Money paid on a loan" , "Attract - curiosity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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