HARKED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

harked

verb

past tense of hark

as in listened

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing upon hearing the offending ringing, the teacher sarcastically cried, "Hark! Could that possibly be a cell phone?"

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Recent Examples of harked Saturday’s performance and his comment to Adams harked to the 2021 season, and a divisional-round victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Stafford put together a winning drive in 42 seconds. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 Leonard’s spring 2026 effort was a tribute to California, full of pastel brights, vivid motifs and vintage silhouettes that harked to the ‘70s. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harked

Verb

Cale will always be thought of as a genius even if few listened to, say, 2024’s Poptical Illusion.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
That was a very special group of players that listened to their coaches and led Michigan and became their most-accomplished team in history.

— George Deeb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of listened

Verb

Although the look’s pink color is synonymous with Glinda, the gingham harkened back to the blue apron dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Disney’s 20th Century label harkened back to a beloved tale in which a Devil Wears Prada.

— Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026