Synonyms of listening

listening

verb

present participle of listen

as in hearing

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

would you listen to what I have to say?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hearing
• attending
• hearkening
• heeding
• harking
• harkening
• minding
• pricking up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• discounting
• tuning out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listening

But change is not possible without actually listening to one another with empathy, understanding and solidarity, even during disagreement. — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Instead of listening to the scientists, HHS replaced the scientific jury. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

The technology is specifically designed to protect users from listening fatigue, which also helps improve concentration. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Once the conversation gets underway, another way that respect becomes concrete is through really listening, rather than just waiting for your turn to argue, or, even worse, talking over the other person. — Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Lovett likes to compare the experience of stepping into a music venue to listening to a great song. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

From there, Washington, enjoying a surprisingly successful season, anticipates at least listening to offers and weighing the merits of making a deal versus keeping him. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026

One song was interrupted three times while CNN was listening. — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Tanasia reports Lorem Ipsum — the listening bar tucked inside The Refuge hotel on Central Avenue — closed after more than two years. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026