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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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When Thomas stakes out a position, the other Republican-appointed justices listen.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

But listen carefully, and a different message emerges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But listen, this interview isn’t about me, it’s about Bob Odenkirk, so let’s get back to that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

During the Cold War, the BBC would repeat its 90-minute Russian-language bulletin three times a week, so people could listen at least once.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

If Kate or Maggie’s self-belief ever faltered, they had only to listen to their supporters or read the media, constantly feeding the world the story of the Fox sisters’ marvelous powers.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.