Synonyms of listen

listen

verb

ˈli-sᵊn 

as in to hear

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

would you listen to what I have to say?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hear
• attend
• hearken
• heed
• hark
• harken
• mind
• prick up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• tune out
• discount

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listen

Final word Doctors who genuinely listen, therapists who read your body like a story, and staff whose care feels instinctive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

For additional guidance for how to stay safe and healthy this summer, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026

Rush further acknowledged its roots with tunes that the teenage Lee and Lifeson used to study by listening to records on a turntable and following along on their instruments. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The Padres, who desperately need controllable starting pitching, should at least listen to offers for a dominant closer who hasn’t pitched much in recent weeks. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing listen

• listen (to)
• listen in (on)