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listener
Variant of listen
listen
definition
lis·ten (lis′ən)
intransitive verb
- to make a conscious effort to hear; attend closely, so as to hear
- to pay close attention; take advice
Etymology: ME listnen, felt as freq. of listen (see list) < OE hlysnan (akin to MHG lüsenen)
transitive verb
Archaic to pay attention to by listening; hear
noun
the act of listening
Related Forms:
- listener lis′·tener noun
listen Idioms
listen in
☆- to listen to the conversation of others; esp., to eavesdrop
- to listen to a broadcast
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