listens

verb

1. 1

   To pay attention to a sound or speech.

   “Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music.”

2. 2

   To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

   “You should listen for the starting gun.”

3. 3

   To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

   “Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK?  Good children listen to their parents.”

4. 4

   To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.