Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To pay attention to sound or to hear something with intent.
Listen
/ˈlɪsən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Listen to music.Can you listen to my story?
Etymology:
From Old English hlystan meaning to hear, which is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch luisteren and German lauschen. The current spelling with listen began in Middle English.
Usage Statistics:
210 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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