v.
Pronunciation: ' li-s ə n
Function: verb
Inflected Form: lis · tened ; lis · ten · ing \ ' lis-ni ŋ , ' li-s ə n-i ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English listnen, from Old English hlysnan; akin to Sanskrit ś ro ș ati he hears, Old English hl ū d loud
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb archaic : to give ear to : HEAR
intransitive verb
1 : to pay attention to sound < listen to music>
2 : to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration < listen to a plea>
3 : to be alert to catch an expected sound < listen for his step>
– lis · ten · er \ ' lis-n ə r, ' li-s ə n- ə r \ noun