Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said or played
Listen
/ˈlɪsən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Listen! There's a strange noise in the engine.
I did not understand them, but I enjoyed listening to them.
Jo's face was red in the firelight as she listened.
Etymology:
From Old English hlysnan meaning to hear or to listen, which is derived from Proto-Germanic *hlusjanan, related to Gothic hlusts, meaning hearing.
Usage Statistics:
210 mentions per 1 million words 
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