to listen
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1.0
- verb
- /ˈlɪsən/
- And they're good people to listen to, old and new.
- listen carefully
- students listen
- listen closely
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- And I would go down the path of, listen, divorce is ugly.
- And but again, I would, I would listen to what was said.
- And they're the first people to tell us, like, listen, take a day off.
- And they're good people to listen to, old and new.
- So don't tell me I don't listen to you, number six.
- You, you, you have to, you have to listen to what others are doing.
- What a leader should have done is said, listen, this is horrific.
- I admire and listen to very few.
- They will have to listen to me for a while.
- She taught me to listen and not always speak.
Examples
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And he wouldn't listen to feedback in class.
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Promote a culture of consulting with, listening to, and encouraging the participation of disabled children.
Academic text (2011) -
And what does it mean to truly listen, to truly understand?
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All I need is people who want to listen and they give.
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Will you listen to me?
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What a great outcome of learning how to listen to and discuss musical works!
Academic text (2011) -
However, I did learn to listen and better understand the teachers with whom I worked.
Academic text (2015) -
I see you didn't listen to my advice earlier.
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Then, when they reveal this information, students must be encouraged to listen and acknowledge others' opinions as valuable.
Academic text (2015) -
When advising her, I really hope you listen to my suggestions and think them over.
Synonyms
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1.0
Listen to someone carefully to consider what they say
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1.0
To see or become aware of something
985
1.6
To focus on someone or something and notice carefully
291
2.1
To pay careful attention to something
178
3.4
Pay attention to something to remember or think about it
131
3.2
Listen to someone until they finish speaking
86
5.0
Pay careful attention to advice or warnings
79
4.4
Listen to someone until they finish speaking
61
3.5
To see and pay attention to something
27
3.4
To watch carefully so you notice danger or changes
22
4.1
To accept good advice and change your mind
15
7.5
To listen very closely to every word someone says
14
3.2
To listen or watch carefully
12
6.2
Pay careful attention to advice or warnings
8
4.5
To listen carefully to advice or warnings
4
6.2
To listen carefully to someone
3
3.2
To listen to someone and show you care
1
6.4
To pay careful attention to what someone says or does
1
3.7
Stay alert to hear useful news or information
To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening
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Etymology
Listen once could mean 'hear and obey', so a helpful way to remember 'listen to advice' is to think of not just hearing the words but paying close attention and taking them seriously.