Associations to the word «Listen»
Noun
- Chatter
- Pausing
- Footstep
- Recital
- Breathing
- Entreaty
- Ear
- Listener
- Rustling
- Amazement
- Tape
- Conversation
- Impatience
- Hearer
- Eloquence
- Murmur
- Sermon
- Nodding
- Heartbeat
- Refuse
- Eagerness
- Silence
- Gossip
- Advice
- Interrupt
- Earnestness
- Sound
- Stillness
- Deference
- Patience
- Moan
- Radio
- Astonishment
- Talking
- Recitation
- Soothing
- Talk
- Singing
- Hoof
- Willingness
- Whine
- Clatter
- Flattery
- Quixote
- Nightingale
- Awe
- Pitchfork
- Hush
- Wail
- Beating
- Hum
- Whisper
- Cadence
- Rapture
- Composure
- Plea
Adjective
Pictures for the word «Listen»
Wiktionary
LISTEN, verb. (intransitive) To pay attention to a sound or speech.
LISTEN, verb. (intransitive) To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
LISTEN, verb. (intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
LISTEN, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.
LISTEN AFTER, verb. To take an interest in.
LISTEN IN, verb. To listen without participating.
LISTEN IN, verb. (idiomatic) To eavesdrop; to listen secretly.
LISTEN UP, verb. (idiomatic) (informal) To listen closely; to pay attention. Often used in the imperative.
Dictionary definition
LISTEN, verb. Hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello".
LISTEN, verb. Listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision".
LISTEN, verb. Pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men".
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?