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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Listen closely to Miles Davis and you’ll hear the same thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of Amicus, Slate’s podcast about the law.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Listen closely through the web of startling improvisations on Mr. Sorey’s version of “Effi,” and you can hear Mr. Allen playing traces of Merritt’s alluring bass grooves from the original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The nurse, Umer Chane, responds: "Listen, there are doctors who treat animals. You have to take her there. This is a hospital for humans. Okay, dear?"

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“It isn’t like that at all! Listen to me!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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