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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So I read his books and listened to his interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

After trying Runna myself, I can see how the app pushed these runners past their limits—and how important it is to listen to your body, no matter the guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus you can listen to 5 Live's preview show on Friday and watch The Whole 10 Yards on iPlayer.

From BBC

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

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