hearken

verb

ˈhär-kən How to pronounce hearken (audio)
Definition of hearkennext
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses

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Recent Examples of hearken Eventually, the team chose Sacramento, where much of downtown still hearkens to the mid-20th century with block upon block of drab government buildings. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025 The arguments that monetarists present hearkens to the prepositions taken by the metallists in the debate between metallists and chartalists. — Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The bold World of Beer signage and Wild Wing Cafe mural also hearken to its past. — Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025 My first impressions were of a gorgeous restaurant and bar that hearkens in style to the glory days of hotel dining with its art deco touches and soaring ceilings. — Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hearken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearken
  1. listen
  2. hear
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  • Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates at a listening session on a referendum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 2026.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a world where music is everywhere and constantly available, there is something increasingly powerful about creating a space where people stop and really listen.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of listen
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  • Havard declined to comment on reports that Jimmy Carr is being lined up as the motoring show’s new host, but Deadline hears talks are underway with the comedian.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The court also heard testimony from Christine Reglin, a special agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, who maintained that the agency didn’t think Fatherley’s actions that night constituted a crime.
    — Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hear

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“Hearken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearken. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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