listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
had listened
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past perfectof listen.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The minister said he had listened to their concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
A woman who had listened to me and offered guidance about raising children at a time when I had none.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
On Wednesday, officials in the health service voiced their support for Nesbitt, saying he had "offered strong political leadership" and had "listened to clinical leaders".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a statement, Athena said it had "listened carefully" and recognised the "clear need for change".
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Johnny half-heard the same conversation going on here that he had listened to when he had stopped to buy food at that other tavern.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
