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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I asked a lot of questions and I listened a lot.

From Los Angeles Times

A coroner has called for better signs at level crossings after a runner listening to music died when he was hit by a train.

From BBC

“We want you to know that we’re listening,” the company that has become the dominant force in licensed sports merchandise and trading card markets in recent years said in a Feb. 2 statement.

From Los Angeles Times

It was one of several jabs that could be heard if one listened closely enough.

From Los Angeles Times

And even if both sides are talking more, not everyone is listening.

From Barron's

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