listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
have listened
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present perfectof listen.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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“We have listened to feedback from shareholders and this morning, we have improved our proposal to make a compelling offer to the Segro board,” Prologis Chief Executive Dan Letter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Skills minister Baroness Smith of Malvern told the Lords on Monday: "We've listened to concerns about how we support headteachers in delivering on this policy and we have listened to Parliament."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
But what I found when I dug into the nearly 500-page tome is that we never should have listened to Attia in the first place.
From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2026
I should have listened to Dad’s accountant, who urged me to fax the forms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
As soon as I step into the hallway, I realize I should have listened to Mom, I should have worn some of my new clothes.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
