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to listen
01
to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making
Intransitive
Example
Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.
The children listened in awe as the storyteller spun her tale.
02
to take notice of what someone says and consider or accept their advice
Transitive: to listen to a person or their advice
Example
She should have listened to her doctor's advice about rest.
If you listen to your parents, you'll make better choices.
03
to listen carefully or pay close attention to what one is going to say
Intransitive
Transitive: to listen to sb/sth
Example
Just listen for a moment — I’ll explain exactly what needs to be done.
Please listen to me before jumping to conclusions.
listen
01
used to ask someone to listen carefully or pay close attention to what one is going to say
Example
Listen, I want you to come with me.
Listen, I've got an idea.
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