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 would pause to offer applause as Wales pressed high and hard, or to take advice from assistant coach Piet Cremers during breaks in play, but the involvement was constant.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

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’re not suggesting we take advice from a con artist?”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

take advice

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