Hold the interest of (6)
I believe the answer is:
engage
(Other definitions for engage that I've seen before include "Occupy (interest)" , "Allay" , "Hold" , "Employ as a worker" , "Hire (a worker)" .)
I believe the answer is:
engage
(Other definitions for engage that I've seen before include "Occupy (interest)" , "Allay" , "Hold" , "Employ as a worker" , "Hire (a worker)" .)