Synonyms of listen

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verb (1)

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

listen (to)

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verb (2)

as in to follow

to take notice of and be guided by

you'd better listen to my advice!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• follow
• note
• obey
• regard
• observe
• heed
• conform (to)
• watch
• respect
• consider
• attend (to)
• mind
• comply (with)
• hearken (to)
• contemplate
• hear
• weigh
• hark (to)
• keep
• ponder
• notice
• see
• mull
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• tune out
• disregard
• pass over
• brush (aside or off)
• gloss (over)
• dismiss
• shrug off
• discount
• neglect
• scorn
• defy
• gloze (over)
• flout
• slight
• pooh-pooh
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listen

Verb

Picollo will listen if another organization calls about Lugo or Wacha, but the price tag will be steep. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Bryan is telling anyone who will listen about how Bi was his intern. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026

This supportive energy helps your sensitive nature name needs without drama and listen without jumping to defend. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Bass said that the goal of the evening was to listen, to learn, to respond and to change. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Phrases Containing listen

• listen (to)
• listen in (on)