give ear

/gɪv ɪər/
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Other forms: gave ear; giving ear; given ear; gives ear

Definitions of give ear
  1. verb
    give heed (to)
    synonyms: advert, attend, hang, pay heed
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    types:
    fixate
    pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
    type of:
    listen
    hear with intention
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