Listen to
Listen to verb - To take notice of and be guided by.
Usage example: you'd better listen to my advice!
Observe
Observe verb - To act according to the commands of.
Usage example: you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Oh, listen to the plaintiff's case: Observe the features of her face - The broken-hearted bride.
Source: Hypocritical Humor / Theatre -
One way to observe what Garfunkel brought to the act is to listen to The Concert in Central Park and pay attention to the Paul Simon solo tunes sung by the duo: "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard", "American Tune", "Late in the Evening", "Slip Slidin' Away", and "Kodachrome".
Source: Music / Simon & Garfunkel
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