listened

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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listened

As the patients listened to the Temptations classic “My Girl,” lyrics scrolled on the TV and they were encouraged to sing along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

At a brewery in the River Arts District, patrons listened with alarm as a hacker known as “Colonel Panic” described Flock cameras and governments “perfecting the art of watching you.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

While in China, he listened to American bebop and jazz on the radio and watched American films at the movie theater owned by his best friend’s father.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Merlin's chief operating officer, Rob Smith, said the firm had "listened carefully" to feedback from Rap users, charities and partners and believed the new system would "significantly improve visits".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

He listened for the sound of the back door.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville