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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“Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners.”

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

No one has coached or won more MLS games than Bruce Arena, so when Arena speaks about the league, it’s probably wise to listen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

But who would want to listen to me with this new voice?

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

As soon as he got Abby settled on her bed, he would turn on the radio and listen to the ball game.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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