The difference between Attend and Listen

When used as verbs, attend means to listen to (something or someone), whereas listen means to pay attention to a sound or speech.

check bellow for the other definitions of Attend and Listen

Attend as a verb (archaic, transitive):

To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
Attend as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

To listen (, ).
Attend as a verb (intransitive):

To turn one's consideration (); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.

Examples:

"Secretaries attend to correspondence."
Attend as a verb (ambitransitive):

To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).

Examples:

"Valets attend to their employer's wardrobe."
Attend as a verb (transitive):

To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; to regularly go to (an event or place).

Examples:

"Children must attend primary school."
Attend as a verb (intransitive, legal):

To go to (a place) for some purpose (with ).
Attend as a verb:

To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

Examples:

"a measure attended with ill effects"
Attend as a verb:

To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

Listen as a verb (intransitive):

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

Examples:

"Please listen carefully as I explain.&emsp; nowrap I like to listen to music."
Listen as a verb (intransitive):

To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

Examples:

"You should listen for the starting gun."
Listen as a verb (intransitive):

To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

Examples:

"'Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because nowrap I was upset, OK?&emsp; nowrap Good children listen to their parents."
Listen as a verb (transitive, archaic):

To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.