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Definition of Listen
1. Verb. Hear with intention. "Listen to the sound of this cello"
Generic synonyms: Comprehend, Perceive
Entails: Hear
Specialized synonyms: Hear Out, Listen In, Advert, Attend, Give Ear, Hang, Pay Heed, Hark, Harken, Hearken, Eavesdrop, Listen In
Also: Listen In
Derivative terms: Listener, Listening
Entails: Hear
Specialized synonyms: Hear Out, Listen In, Advert, Attend, Give Ear, Hang, Pay Heed, Hark, Harken, Hearken, Eavesdrop, Listen In
Also: Listen In
Derivative terms: Listener, Listening
2. Verb. Listen and pay attention. "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
Exact synonyms: Hear, Take Heed
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Concentrate, Focus, Pore, Rivet
Specialized synonyms: Incline
Derivative terms: Hearer, Hearing, Listener, Listening
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Concentrate, Focus, Pore, Rivet
Specialized synonyms: Incline
Derivative terms: Hearer, Hearing, Listener, Listening
3. Verb. Pay close attention to; give heed to. "Heed the advice of the old men"
Definition of Listen
1. v. i. To give close attention with the purpose of hearing; to give ear; to hearken; to attend.
2. v. t. To attend to.
Definition of Listen
1. to make conscious use of the sense of hearing [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Listen
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