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Definition of listened - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
hearinghaving been heard or given attention
- Her listened concerns shaped the committee's decision.
- The listened feedback improved the training course.
- Citizens welcomed their listened requests for safer crossings.
Origin of listened
Old English, hlysnan (to listen)
Terms with listened included in their meaning
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being listened to
opportunity to express one's views
emotional recognition
feeling that someone listened and accepted your words or feelings
society
not listened to or ignored
attention
obtain an opportunity to be listened to
communication
be listened to carefully and thoughtfully
ignored
not be listened to or noticed by others
futile speaking
speak without being listened to or heeded
influence
be listened to by someone important
surveillance
having a phone or device secretly listened to
music
listened to before being released
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- French:écouté, ...
- German:angehört, ...
- Italian:ascoltato, ...
- Spanish:atendido, ...
- Portuguese:considerado, ...
- Chinese:被听取的, ...
- Japanese:聞き入れられた, ...
- Arabic:مَسْموع, ...
- Hebrew:נִשְׁמָע, ...
- Russian:услышанный, ...
- Ukrainian:вислуханий, ...
- Hindi:सुना गया, ...
Definition of listen - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationpay attention to someone speaking
- Listen to the teacher during the lesson.
2.
general usegive attention to sound
- She paused to listen to the birds singing.
3.
obedienceRare follow advice or instructionsRare
- He refused to listen to his parents' advice.
Expressions with listen
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listen quietly without joining the discussion
He decided to listen in during the meeting.
pay attention to a sound or speech
Please give a listen to this new song.
be alert to hear something important
You should listen out for any announcements during the flight.
pay special attention to hear a specific sound
Listen out for your name during the announcements.
accept sensible advice or arguments
She refused to listen to reason and made a poor decision.
pay close attention or listen carefully
Listen up, everyone, the meeting starts now!
listen distractedly without paying full attention
She listened with half an ear during the long meeting.
listen to something with attention or just briefly
Come have a listen to this new song.
focus on my words right now
Listen here, this is very important for your safety.
pay attention to people with different opinions
We should listen to the other side before deciding.
used to grab attention before speaking seriously
Now listen here, you need to finish your homework.
listen to something for evaluation or enjoyment
Take a listen to this new song.
express strong opinion or advice
Listen sister, you should really think about your choices.
Origin of listen
Old English, hlysnan (to hear)
Examples of listen in a sentence
He refused to listen to her excuses. He leaned in to listen to the whisper. They stopped to listen to the distant thunder. She decided to listen to her coach's strategy. It's wise to listen to expert opinions.
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- French:écouter, suivre, ...
- German:zuhören, hören, ...
- Italian:ascoltare, seguire, ...
- Spanish:escuchar, oír, ...
- Portuguese:ouvir, atender, ...
- Chinese:听, 听从, ...
- Japanese:聞く, 従う, ...
- Arabic:أَصْغَى, استمع, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַקְשִׁיב, לְהַאֲזִין, ...
- Russian:слушать, прислушиваться, ...
- Ukrainian:слухати, прислухатися, ...
- Hindi:सुनना, कान लगाना, ...
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