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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“Over the past few days, I have listened closely to the conversations, concerns, and heartfelt feedback shared across our community following my presentation honoring Chris Brown with a state resolution,” Jones said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
“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
"All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the Greatest Music ever played, the same Music you have listened to for years!"
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 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
Maybe I shouldn’t have listened to Boggs, because he might have been in some delusional death state.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
