listen (to)

verb

Definition of listen (to)next
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by you'd better listen to my advice!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen (to)
  1. follow
  2. note
  3. obey
Verb
  • The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The compromise with Democrats follows the same playbook Johnson has resorted to several times since Republicans took control of the House two years ago with only a slim majority.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of follow
Verb
  • Like the exceptional return on equity noted earlier and supporting the rich stock valuations, profit margins are elevated relative to history.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • It must be noted, however, that the value of higher education should be appreciated for more than winning awards and creating wealth but also for quality of life.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of obey
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“Listen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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