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
• pooh
• defy
• gloze (over)
• flout
• slight
• pooh-pooh
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listen

Verb

After strikes on Iran’s nuclear materials, no doubt the world will listen more closely when Trump speaks. —Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

To hear Danny Boyle’s full interview, listen to the audio above or subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025

Trump is listening to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. Erik Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command; and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, the two defense officials and a former administration official said. —Nbc News, NBC news, 20 June 2025

As the evening drew to a close, Laila warmly thanked those who had gathered to share and listen to her son’s writing, and to continue calling for his release. —Margaret Busby june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025

Phrases Containing listen

• listen (to)
• listen in (on)