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listened

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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He listened impassively to the reparations order, dressed in an ochre robe and a traditional white scarf.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

That comes as a recent survey by Jacobs Media showed that the percentage of people who said they regularly listened to broadcast radio had fallen from 77% a decade ago to 54% in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

McCawley said she appreciated the concerns about the King not wanting to jeopardise any legal proceedings by holding a meeting, but she thought survivors would have understood if he listened without having to say anything.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“People listened, and the nation responded,” said Rocco Buttiglione, a former Italian politician and close personal friend of the late pope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I listened carefully while Hugo gave me some instructions.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler