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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People are reporting financial windfalls after listening to the 1979 hit “Ring My Bell.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of her new followers sent cash as thanks for the boost they got by listening to Ward.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He's good at making everyone feel good. Everyone feels listened to. People are loyal to him".

From BBC

Are you listening to fewer podcasts than you did in the past?

From The Wall Street Journal

"They're really important moments for me, and my partner as well, so I try to be present and listen to every conversation, no matter what it is."

From BBC

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