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’m listening to his music as often as I can: If I’m cooking, if I’m at the gym, I’m bumping his stuff.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He listened to see if Lucca would remind Israel of what he had said, but she didn’t.

From Literature

When I tell you this is a Wonder, you’d better listen.

From Literature

“Sadako is always in such a hurry to be first that she never stops to listen,” she said.

From Literature

Bending over to hold his throbbing sides, he listened carefully.

From Literature