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

In its first few months, the park has hosted intimate jazz shows, Kemetic yoga classes, art workshops and album listening parties where artists like Childish Gambino and Vince Staples have performed. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Speaking of Netflix, the streamer held a listening party late Thursday night celebrating its documentary feature The Disciple, which is about the Wu-Tang-Clan’s infamous Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

After listening to several mental health experts testify, the jury began deliberations. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

There were only artists listening carefully to become better together. — Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Licata has held several strategic action sessions in the district in conjunction with the Board of Manager’s listening sessions to get feedback about district goals. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

The most important issues are those to the women who are listening. — Terry Gross, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

In this case really listening meant taking action on behalf of their employees. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Garcia-Thomas said her priorities will include listening, learning, and building strong relationships with the GMC membership, business partners and community stakeholders. — La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026