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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He had listened to Nonie talk about her parents’ deteriorating conditions and was a volunteer hospice worker, familiar with dementia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The NIO last week said it had "listened closely to the concerns of armed forces associations".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
She had listened and said she could empathize with so much of what I had shared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Merlin said it had "listened carefully to the extensive feedback" and decided to "pause the trial while we explore alternative options".
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
"If only my daughter had listened to me."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
