transitive. To induce or influence (a person) to come to a place or join in a venture, (in early use) spec. by using trickery or other underhand…

To cause to take an active part, to rouse to action, to engage; reflexive to take part (French s'intéresser); = interest, v. 4.

To cause (any one) to take a personal interest, share, or part in (a scheme, business, etc.); to induce to participate in; to engage in. reflexive…