heed
verb (used with object)
to give careful attention to.
had heeded
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past perfectof heed.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Her mother, who lives in western Ukraine, called around midnight to check in—and to ask for a photo as proof that Olha had heeded her warnings and gone to the shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The duo noted that Germany had heeded Trump's calls for greater spending on defense and that it had allowed American planes to use German bases and airspace during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
Even some of Mr. Ackman’s supporters said in interviews that they wished he had heeded the same advice, though they didn’t want to be named for fear of becoming Mr. Ackman’s target themselves.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
Dirawi’s aunts, uncles and cousins from Gaza City had heeded Israeli military evacuation orders and taken refuge in his home farther south.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
But if she had heeded Aunt Rose’s ominous predictions about the dangers of the dead, then Ophie would not have befriended Clara.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
