There are several synonyms for the term 'listened to'. These include 'heard', 'attentively listened', 'lent an ear', 'paid attention', 'focused on', 'took notice', 'absorbed', 'took in', 'considered' and 'heeded'. All of these terms imply a similar act of actively paying attention to sound or speech, and imply a level of understanding or interpretation on the part of the listener. In a conversational or interpersonal context, using different terms for 'listened to' can add variety and nuance to communication, and can help to convey a sense of how engaged or invested a listener is in the content of a message.