Synonyms of harken

harken

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listen
• hear
• hark
• hearken
• heed
• attend
• mind
• prick up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• tune out
• discount

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harken

Some of the devices feature touchscreens, but others harken back to the days of flip phones. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026

That’s the arc the film settled on, one that harkens back to the DC Comics Silver Age. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

The references to the flowers in particular seemed to harken back to Lively's character in It Ends With Us, who owned a flower shop. — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026

The Tonight Show really Tonight Show’d off, harkening back to the Carson days with both stand-up and magic making appearances in the lineup. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Phrases Containing harken

• harken back (to)