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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Also in the interview, he revealed inspiration can come from the most unlikely sources - he "records the phone-ins on This Morning" and listens to them in the evening.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
To pass the time, Mauri surfs YouTube, listens to music or stand-up comedy, or watches golf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Zamorano can play the ukulele, listens to music created years ago and doesn’t pay attention to what others think.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The influencer said when people find out that she listens to Owens, they often mock her and call her a conspiracy theorist.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The woman in the chair listens intently as Dad lectures.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
