LISTENS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

listens

verb

present tense third-person singular of listen

as in hears

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing would you listen to what I have to say?

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Recent Examples of listens For her 50-minute ride, Anna listens to podcasts every morning and every evening. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Or QuestLove, who personally listens to 100 new songs throughout the day and makes notes. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 The judge listens carefully to allcof their input when deciding who goes home, who remains in custody, and under what conditions liberty may be limited. — Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 But the voice messages from her family that Alex occasionally listens to start to pull her back to her old life. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 In the living room of their Englewood home, the Bennett family listens to records while cuddling with their cats. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 The Amazon Bee Pioneer, a tiny recorder worn as a wristband that listens and offers advice, was helpful for networking events. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026 Kit listens to Dan and decides that the responsible thing to do would be to move away and not be with Lauren. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 While preparing thousands of meals for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, as well as for rescuers and relatives of those still missing, chef Olivier de Belleroche also listens to the stories of those who refuse to give up the search. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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hears

Verb

The Board of Tax Appeals, which was established in 1969, hears hundreds of appeals each year.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
One hears the in-depth individual cases of immigrants who are pursuing their claim of asylum.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026