Synonyms and antonyms of To listen in British Thesaurus

hear out ()

to listen to someone until they have finished speaking, without interrupting them

listen (verb)

to pay attention to a sound, or to try to hear a sound

hear from ()

to listen to someone who is speaking about a particular thing

listen in ()

to secretly listen to what someone says

listener (noun)

someone who listens to a person speaking

eavesdrop (verb)

to listen to other people’s conversation without them knowing that you are listening

hark (verb)

an old word meaning ‘listen’

devour (verb)

to read, watch, or listen to something with a lot of interest or enthusiasm

list (verb)

an old word meaning to ‘listen’

hear (verb)

to listen to someone who is speaking about a particular thing

catch (verb)

informal to see, watch, or listen to something

cock an/your ear ()

to listen very carefully

follow (verb)

to listen carefully to what someone is saying

hang on someone’s every word ()

to listen very carefully to what someone is saying

hear (verb)

to listen to something such as a speech, performance, or programme

hearken (verb)

literary to listen

heed (verb)

formal to consider someone’s advice or warning and do what they suggest

lend an ear ()

to listen to someone talking about their problems

lend an ear (to) ()

to listen to someone, especially someone who is upset

listen (noun)

informal an act of listening to something

listen out for ()

to listen carefully to try and hear a sound

prick (up) your ears ()

to start listening to something very carefully because it sounds interesting

prick (up) your ears ()

if an animal pricks up its ears, it moves them upwards in order to listen carefully

strain your eyes/ears ()

to try very hard to see or hear something