Listen meaning

What does “listen” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“listen” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: hear with intention.

listen

verb

  1. hear with intention

    “Listen to the sound of this cello”

  2. listen and pay attention

    “Listen to your father”

    “We must hear the expert before we make a decision”

  3. pay close attention to; give heed to

    “Heed the advice of the old men”

    Synonymsheedmind

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University