Synonyms of listened

listened

verb

past tense of listen

as in heard

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

would you listen to what I have to say?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heard
• attended
• hearkened
• heeded
• harkened
• harked
• minded
• pricked up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• tuned out
• discounted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listened

Some active kids glossed over at the lengthy speeches, some watched and listened attentively, eyes sparkling at the work that was put in to launch the league and at the possibility of playing professional soccer. — Pj Green july 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Throughout the evening, participants held signs, listened to speakers and called on Congress to preserve protections that allow Haitian TPS holders to continue living and working in the United States. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

In their free time, the couple listened to music and watched movies. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Brahim again listened but declined, as his ambition was still to play for Spain. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 July 2026

That’s what happened with pop culture critic Tessa Smith, who had never listened to K-pop before the Netflix film. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Disagreements within families are inevitable, Augustin-Joseph said as leaders listened inside the Sandals Grand Lucian ballroom. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Talking to someone who didn’t know me or my situation and just listened was really healing for me. — Kelly Morlan, Health, 30 June 2026

Hogan recounted driving to King’s house, where the sheriff, the lieutenant and their wives listened to the recording. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026