Latin Word of the Day

Audīre is the everyday verb for hearing or listening. It can mean simply perceiving sound ('I hear thunder') or actively listening ('I listen to music'). Use the imperative audi (singular) or audīte (plural) to tell someone to listen. Auscultāre often implies attentive listening (e.g., medically or carefully), while exaudīre can mean to hear favorably or to heed.