as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
young people would do well to read this wise and witty book and harken to its message
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Recent Examples of harken
That harkens to Rosario’s mindset.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The bolero harkens back to love songs from a bygone era, but one kept alive by timeless tradition and passionate musicianship.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The simple, relaxed pace of the island harkens back to a version of Florida that has been lost to development.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
That almost harkens back to the days.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The bolero harkens back to love songs from a bygone era, but one kept alive by timeless tradition and passionate musicianship.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The simple, relaxed pace of the island harkens back to a version of Florida that has been lost to development.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
That almost harkens back to the days.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harken
Verb
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The daughter is most likely not going to listen to the parent’s two cents on this.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pick vegetables, play a round of bocce, sip wine fireside, OR listen to live music alfresco in the Town Square.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For me, one of the most memorable moments in Proust is when the narrator first hears his grandmother’s voice on the phone.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Harken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harken. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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