to arouse the interest of someone in someone or something. Yes, lean recommend someone for you to hire. Could I interest you in Tom? He's one of our best workers.Can I interest you in checking out a book from the library?
to cause someone to wish to purchase something. Could I interest you in something with a little more style to it?Can I interest you in some additional insurance on your life?
To arouse in someone a curiosity about, or a desire for, doing or acquiring something: The clerk interested the customer in a new refrigerator. I am interested in French literature.