as in heard
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listened
Arabic-speaking soldiers then listened to these calls to determine whether a wanted militant had been found.
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The family and the detectives listened to them.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Mary, the mother of Jesus, listened to the angel who revealed to her a different future full of hope for all people.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The detectives then listened to the recording the kidnappers left in the bedroom.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead of a connection to history, we’re offered recommendations based on what other people listened to next.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And some people, at least, have listened.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
As the prosecutor listened to my awkward response, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
So, to encourage that regenerative shift, farmers must feel listened to - their contributions to society valued.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The family and the detectives listened to them.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Mary, the mother of Jesus, listened to the angel who revealed to her a different future full of hope for all people.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The detectives then listened to the recording the kidnappers left in the bedroom.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead of a connection to history, we’re offered recommendations based on what other people listened to next.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And some people, at least, have listened.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
As the prosecutor listened to my awkward response, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
—Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
So, to encourage that regenerative shift, farmers must feel listened to - their contributions to society valued.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Listened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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