lends an ear
Hears someone out
To lend an ear is to listen attentively, especially to someone's troubles or concerns.
The phrase implies generosity with one's attention—offering a sympathetic hearing when someone needs to talk: She always lends an ear when I'm stressed.
Often appears as lend me your ear.
- listen upCommand for attention
- hearPerceive by ear
- pay attentionConcentrate on something
- sympathizeShare another's feelings
- attendBe present at
converse · console · shoulder to cry on · respond · tune in · active listening · encourage · connect · relate · comfort · heed · confide · understand · sounding board · safe space · engage · heart to heart · reassure
lends an earignores
Refuses to acknowledge
tunes out · disregards · zones out · shuts out · blanks
lends an eardismisses
Terminates or rejects
rebuffs · stonewalls · brushes off · cold-shoulders · shuts down
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