listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
has listened
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present perfectof listen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“She has listened closely to the voices most have forgotten.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
Masino on Wednesday thanked customers for sharing their opinions about the brand in recent weeks and said the company has listened to them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2025
Secretary of State Hilary Benn said he has "listened carefully" to concerns over current structures for investigating Troubles killings and he remained committed to "fundamental reform".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
The Church of England's failure to adopt a fully independent safeguarding model was a missed opportunity to make clear it has listened to victims, the bishop tasked with leading on the issue has said.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
Anyone who has listened to me will have to agree that I believed in Elijah Muhammad and represented him one hundred per cent.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
