lend an ear

VERB

attend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow hear note observe watch

STRONG

catch hearken heed listen mark mind notice regard

WEAK

concentrate on devote oneself get a load of keep an eye on listen up look after look on occupy oneself with pay heed pick up see to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

disregard miss

WEAK

be absent be lazy

VERB

listen

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 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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Like I said, it’s not your job to figure this out for her, but if you wanted to lend an ear, that might encourage her to offer some clarity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

She thanked colleagues and the audiences that had shaped her 30-year career in journalism, allowing her to, "give a voice, lend an ear and shine a light".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

He wanted to keep his head up and provide a space where people could have a sense of normality and where he and his staff could lend an ear to anybody looking to talk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Treat yourself like a friend who needs you to lend an ear.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

God was always unoccupied in Finny’s universe, ready to lend an ear any time at all.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

lend an ear

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