Definitions

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 stop listening, fold over the top of the chewable medication packet, and tuck it back into my purse.

From Literature

“Would you listen to yourself? You’re making excuses for him. When are you going to open your eyes?”

From Literature

“I know you want to keep me around so you can keep selling my mushrooms. But you listen to me, you selfish rodent, this is a matter of life and death!”

From Literature

That’s a good place to listen and enjoy the nightlife, just a great club.

From Los Angeles Times

Ackman might be right about the bargains on offer, but right now this isn’t a market in a mood to listen.

From Barron's

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