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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“We really needed to listen to women, non-binary individuals and people of color who felt excluded from the space.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If viewers think they can no longer trust CBS News, they can read, watch or listen to literally thousands of other TV shows, podcasts, newspapers, social-media influencers and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If your instincts are telling you that something is off, listen to them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

For more on an alcohol-free World Cup, listen to Naga Munchetty interviewing fans on BBC Radio 5 Live at 11:00BST.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Nim learned the language of dolphins, about the tiny crabs that float out to sea on their coconut homes, and how to watch the clouds and listen to the wind.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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