ascoltare

Definitions of ascoltare
  1. verb
    hear with intention
    synonyms: sentire
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    types:
    origliare
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
    intercettare
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    avvertire, percepire, provare, sentire
    to become aware of through the senses
  2. verb
    pay close attention to; give heed to
    synonyms: dare ascolto, dare retta, prestare ascolto, sentire
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    type of:
    obbedire, ubbidire
    be obedient to
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