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lend an ear

VERB
attend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
follow hear note observe watch
STRONG
catch hearken heed listen mark mind notice regard
WEAK
concentrate on devote oneself get a load of keep an eye on listen up look after look on occupy oneself with pay heed pick up see to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
disregard miss
WEAK
be absent be lazy
VERB
listen
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 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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Like I said, it’s not your job to figure this out for her, but if you wanted to lend an ear, that might encourage her to offer some clarity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

She thanked colleagues and the audiences that had shaped her 30-year career in journalism, allowing her to, "give a voice, lend an ear and shine a light".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

Nate, who owns the fried chicken joint, is generous and willing to lend an ear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023

A single dad whose wife had passed away, he was eager to lend an ear to daughters D.J.,

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2022

“Indeed. My contribution will be to lend an ear to the story from this velvet chaise by the far window.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova