Gives one’s attention to sounds (7)
I believe the answer is:
listens
(Other definitions for listens that I've seen before include "Follows advice" , "Heeds" , "Lends an ear" , "Pays attention to sounds" , "Hears with intention" .)
I believe the answer is:
listens
(Other definitions for listens that I've seen before include "Follows advice" , "Heeds" , "Lends an ear" , "Pays attention to sounds" , "Hears with intention" .)