listens
Tunes in attentively
Listens is the act of paying attention to sound or speech.
Someone listens to music, listens to a podcast, or listens to advice.
To listen is more active than merely hearing—it implies attention and often receptiveness: She listens but never takes my suggestions.
He listens to his body and rests when needed.
Directing attention narrowly
receptive · heedful · observant · concentrated · alert · perceptive · responsive · attentive
Perceives by ear
sonic · audible · eardrum · decibel · frequency · vibrations · pitch · volume
Accidentally catch speech
- spyCovert information gatherer
- snoopOne who pries
- wiretapHidden listening device
- buggingSecretly recording conversations
surveillance · intercept · covert · clandestine · surreptitious · pry · stealth · espionage
focused
Directing attention narrowly
intent · receptive · heedful · observant · concentrated · alert · perceptive · responsive · attentive · rapt
hears
Perceives by ear
aural · sonic · audible · eardrum · decibel · frequency · vibrations · pitch · volume · resonance
overhear
Accidentally catch speech
bugging · surveillance · intercept · covert · clandestine · surreptitious · pry · stealth · espionage · monitor
heeds
Pays attention to
respects · defers · submits · adheres · minds · regards · accepts · yields · trusts · honors
- listening to musicAttending to organized sound
- listen upCommand for attention
- not listeningFailing to attend
- listen inMonitor others' conversations covertly
- listening inSecretly hearing others speak
- listened inMonitored others' conversation secretly
listen, listening, listener, listened, listeners, listenership, listen in, listen up