coo
verb (used without object)
to utter or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristic of doves.
have cooed
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present perfectof coo.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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Homing pigeons have cooed in the background of Baldwin’s life since he was about 10.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 5, 2015
A generation ago, Yung Lean might have cooed over a fingerpicked guitar, but today his medium is confessional rapping over airy, melancholy rap beats.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 15, 2014
Two years ago Ms. Ryan wouldn’t have cooed over bibs.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2010
Very fain would Robin have billed and have cooed.
From The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight by Elizabeth
