Synonyms of listening

Noun

1. listening, hearing, sensing, perception

usage: the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"

Verb

1. listen, perceive, comprehend

usage: hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello"

2. listen, hear, take heed, concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet

usage: listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"

3. heed, mind, listen, obey

usage: pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"