hearken
verb (used without object)
to give heed or attention to what is said; listen.
have hearkened
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present perfectof hearken.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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And now you have hearkened, O Ancient Red.
Mine ears have hearkened To sounds from earth.
From Watchers of the Sky by Alfred Noyes
Yea, and when I have hearkened carefully the words seemed cold and lifeless, and intended for another and a lesser grief than mine.
From From Twice Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
We have hearkened to the call of Thy Remembrance and obeyed Him.
From Selections From the Writings of the Báb by Báb
Brother Corlear, The Sachems of the Five Nations have with great Attention heard Corlear speak; we shall make a short Recital, to shew you with what Care we have hearkened.
From The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada Part I, Part II by Cadwallader Colden
