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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
/ ˈ±ôɪ²õÉ™²Ô /
verb
- to concentrate on hearing something
- to take heed; pay attention
I told you many times but you wouldn't listen
Derived Forms
- ˈ±ô¾±²õ³Ù±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ô¾±²õt±ð²Ô·±ð°ù noun
- °ù±ð·±ô¾±²õt±ð²Ô verb
- ³Ü²Ô·±ô¾±²õt±ð²Ô·¾±²Ô²µ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of listen1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Bodyworn camera footage showed her listening to the arresting officer, wide-eyed but quiet and compliant.
"Constructive negotiations have taken place with trade unions and I have listened to their concerns about workload," Mr Givan said.
"She makes recommendations… sometimes I listen to those recommendations," he said.
"He didn't listen to any of our advice. He only did as he pleased - he was stubborn to the core."
He’s like, “Dude, listen, I got a studio at my place — one of these days let’s get together and do some songwriting.â€
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