as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Recent Examples of listen
London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The emotional story was shared in a post on Reddit, where the woman recounted how the United Airlines attendant listened to and comforted her.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Patients were encouraged to take walks, listen to religious music and visit with their family members.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Tour the sub, including the periscope, control room and bunk rooms, and listen to recorded stories from former crew members.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Imagine a consultation where your doctor makes genuine eye contact, actively listens and engages in a conversation, rather than constantly typing or staring at their screen.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The emotional story was shared in a post on Reddit, where the woman recounted how the United Airlines attendant listened to and comforted her.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Patients were encouraged to take walks, listen to religious music and visit with their family members.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Tour the sub, including the periscope, control room and bunk rooms, and listen to recorded stories from former crew members.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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