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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Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in his care.

From BBC

"Whenever things were hard, I held on by listening to K-pop. I still want to become an idol, no matter what."

From BBC

They listen intently as a health worker from the foundation lists different types of preventative HIV medication.

From BBC

Cassis said the goal was to "show the willingness to reach out and to say... we are here to talk to you and to listen to you".

From Barron's

At this stage, the best gifts demonstrate listening but not surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal

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