An audience gathered to hear him speak.
Synonyms and exampleslistenAre you listening to me? I'm talking to you.
eavesdropHe was eavesdropping on our conversation.
listen in onI wish my brother would stop listening in on my phone calls.
hear someone outAt least hear me out before you make up your mind.
prick up your earsI heard my name mentioned and I pricked up my ears.
Antonym and exampleignoreJust ignore him - nothing he says will be worth hearing.
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If youlisten to someone or something, you give them attention so that you can understand what is being said.