hearken
or hark·en
[hahr-kuh n]
verb (used without object)
Literary. to give heed or attention to what is said; listen.
verb (used with object)
Archaic. to listen to; hear.
Origin of hearken
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Related Words for hearken
hark, attend, eavesdrop, get, read, give, strain, apprehend, devour, take, descry, catch, heed, listen, overhear, auscultateExamples from the Web for hearken
Contemporary Examples of hearken
Hearken to the bleating of newborn two-headed freak candidacy lambs.
And hearken to this latest warning by Kevin Sabet: cigarettes are legal, yet organized crime syndicates still smuggle them.
I hope you'll find it entertaining, but even more that you'll hearken to its message.
Historical Examples of hearken
"But hearken, O my most gracious Sovereign," said the Sheriff.
The Merry Adventures of Robin HoodHoward Pyle
But that I may be perfect, O Queen of angels, hearken to my prayer, and grant it!
Abbe Mouret's TransgressionEmile Zola
Shall we hearken to their song—follow them, at least a short way?
Tell him to give you the key to the quarters of El Aleman, and hearken you!
The Treasure TrailMarah Ellis Ryan
Hearken always to the voices of the Seven who appointed me your leader.
hearken
sometimes US harken
verb
Word Origin for hearken
Old English heorcnian; see hark
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