preen
verb (used with object)
(of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue.
has preened
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present perfectof preen (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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In Boston and Philadelphia, society has preened itself for concerts ever since their orchestras began playing.
From Time Magazine Archive
