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listen
[ lis-uhn ]
verb (used without object)
- to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- to pay attention; heed; obey (often followed by to ):
Children don't always listen to their parents.
- to wait attentively for a sound (usually followed by for ):
to listen for sounds of their return.
- Informal. to convey a particular impression to the hearer; sound:
The new recording doesn't listen as well as the old one.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to give ear to; hear.
verb phrase
- to listen to a radio or television broadcast:
Listen in tomorrow for the names of the lottery winners.
- to overhear a conversation or communication, especially by telephone; eavesdrop:
Someone was listening in to his private calls.
listen
/ ˈɪə /
verb
- to concentrate on hearing something
- to take heed; pay attention
I told you many times but you wouldn't listen
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- t· noun
- ·t verb
- ܲ·t·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of listen1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
James asked how I was feeling and actually listened to the answer.
“He listened, really listened. He was asking, ‘ did you eat today?
Secretary of State Hilary Benn said he has "listened carefully" to concerns over current structures for investigating Troubles killings and he remained committed to "fundamental reform".
I found particular inspiration in the Synod on Synodality, his bold invitation for the global church to embrace deeper listening, shared discernment and collective journeying.
I’m sitting there listening — that’s the reason the intro’s so long, because I was just waiting — and finally I start singing, “You’re rock candy, baby — hard, sweet and sticky.”
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