listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
will listen
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future tenseof listen.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"We will explain our demands to them in detail. And we hope that the government will listen to us."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
"I'm hopeful that they will listen carefully to what we say."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Treat us as such, and we will listen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
A good financial planner will listen to their client, take their feedback on board, assess their risk tolerance and keep the lines of communication open.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
“Please, please tell them to stay! You are his father—he will listen to you!”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
