as in to hear
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing would you listen to what I have to say?

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Recent Examples of listen His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike. Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Or just listen to the tide while lying on a covered daybed that’s conveniently situated steps from the sea. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 While listening to the record, something happened to me that had never happened with a Kanye West record: boredom. Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025 Other management options include counseling, therapy, meditation, prayer, listening to music, or walking in nature. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for listen

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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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