lend an ear
Hear someone out
To lend an ear is to listen attentively, especially to someone's problems or concerns: Could you lend an ear for a minute? I need advice.
The phrase suggests offering sympathetic attention rather than mere hearing.
Sometimes elaborated as lend a sympathetic ear or lend a listening ear.
Perceive sound attentively
- hearPerceive by ear
- heedGive careful attention
- focusConcentrated attention point
- concentrateReduced, potent form
tune in · attend · perceive · receptive · alert · mindful · intent · engrossed
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- tenderSoft or sore
warmhearted · considerate · caring · gentle · sensitive · concerned · feeling · moved
One who gives guidance
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- therapistMental health practitioner
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- consultantProfessional advice provider
mediator · facilitator · coach · sounding board · guidance · counsel · trusted friend · confessor
Giving confidence or hope
- consolingGiving solace to another
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
affirming · validating · nonjudgmental · accepting · caring · trustworthy · responsive · heartening
listen
Perceive sound attentively
concentrate · tune in · attend · perceive · receptive · alert · mindful · intent · engrossed · rapt
compassionate
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
tender · warmhearted · considerate · caring · gentle · sensitive · concerned · feeling · moved · touched
advisor
One who gives guidance
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- therapistMental health practitioner
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
consultant · mediator · facilitator · coach · sounding board · guidance · counsel · trusted friend · confessor · advice
encouraging
Giving confidence or hope
- consolingGiving solace to another
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
soothing · affirming · validating · nonjudgmental · accepting · caring · trustworthy · responsive · heartening · uplifting