My word for 2010 is Listen

Main Entry: 1lis·tenPronunciation: \ˈli-sən\

Function: verb

1 : to pay attention to sound

2 : to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration

3 : to be alert to catch an expected sound

— lis·ten·er \ˈlis-nər, ˈli-sən-ər\ noun