Definitions

listen

[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /

VERB

hear and pay attention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit attend get observe take notice tune in

STRONG

adopt audit auscultate catch concentrate eavesdrop entertain hark harken hearken mind monitor obey overhear receive welcome

WEAK

auscult be all ears be attentive get a load of give an audience to give attention give heed to hang on words hear out hear tell lend an ear pick up on prick up ears take advice take into consideration take under advisement tune in on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny dispute ignore miss refuse reject

STRONG

disobey disregard forget neglect turn away

WEAK

speak talk

Example Sentences

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Listen, they’re called the Black Crowes, not the Bald Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Listen to your instincts, says human-resources consultant Paul Wolfe, because workplace issues tend to fester.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Listen to radio and follow live text commentary from 22:00 BST on Saturday, 23 May on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Listen to Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie as they wrap up the 2025-26 season on the Women's Football Weekly podcast.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“My bad. Listen, I’m just gonna go now, cool? No harm, no foul...”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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