listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
listens
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present tense formof listen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As part of his reporting, he regularly listens to corporate earnings calls and began noticing a pattern: When publicly traded alcohol companies missed sales targets, executives often reached for the same explanation.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
He often sits with the herd, feeds them cookies and other treats and listens to their calls, adding to a language he’s been learning since childhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Clark still listens to music every day -- mostly classical music and jazz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Won, the sales consultant, sometimes listens to a work-related podcast while riding his lawn tractor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“I’m still not sure how the Weaver created this magic, but what I do know is the world listens to you. And you listen to it.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
