listen (to)

verb

Definition of listen (to)next
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by you'd better listen to my advice!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen (to)
  1. follow
  2. note
  3. obey
Verb
  • Edwards scored on a 2-yard TD run and a two-point conversion followed.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of follow
Verb
  • To be in easy reach of the spa, book into a room on the second floor, although note the corridor is prone to spa-traffic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In a chat with PEOPLE, Douglas noted that the original playwright, Clare Boothe Luce, was overlooked in adapting the play for the screen.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Demby reportedly didn't obey at first, then Raybould said Demby did before running off and leading police on a chase.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Despite being devoted to Rama, Lakshmana does not always unquestioningly obey his instructions.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of obey
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“Listen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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