listen

1. Hear with intention (synset 202174335)
   "Listen to the sound of this cello"
   entail: hear - perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
   is a type of: comprehend, perceive - to become aware of through the senses
   subtypes:

   • hear out - listen to every detail and give a full hearing to
   • listen in - listen quietly, without contributing to the conversation
   • advert, attend, give ear, hang, pay heed - give heed (to)
   • hark, harken, hearken - listen; used mostly in the imperative
   • eavesdrop, listen in - listen without the speaker's knowledge
2. Listen and pay attention (synset 202175483)
   "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
   is a type of: center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet - direct one's attention on something
   subtypes: incline - bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
   same as: hear, take heed
3. Pay close attention to;
   Give heed to (synset 202577816)
   "Heed the advice of the old men"
   is a type of: obey - be obedient to
   same as: heed, mind

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