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take advice

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 lend an ear pick up on prick up ears 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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But the role of family is not to be a caretaker to someone who has shown repeatedly that they are unwilling or unable to listen to reason, take advice and live a functioning life.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

He said he will take advice over claiming compensation.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

But they’re not about to take advice about messaging from someone who would like them to lose.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024

Mr. Emhoff adds for emphasis, “He’s the last person I’m going to take advice from.”

From New York Times • May 21, 2024

You would take the advice as seriously as you take advice from any friend.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell