 listen |
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| 1. | [ verb ] hear with intention | |
| Examples: | "Listen to the sound of this cello" |
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| Related terms: | perceive attend listen_in hear_out hark listen_in listen_in hear | |
| 2. | [ verb ] listen and pay attention | |
| Synonyms: | take_heed hear | |
| Examples: | "Listen to your father" "We must hear the expert before we make a decision" |
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| Related terms: | concentrate incline hearer listening | |
| 3. | [ verb ] pay close attention to; give heed to | |
| Synonyms: | heed mind | |
| Examples: | "Heed the advice of the old men" |
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| Related terms: | obey listening | |
| Similar spelling: |
listener listening listen_in lighten liston listing |
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