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

Young has harkened back to the historically bad Tigers team during this run. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Original gold clocks, marquetry cabinets, and full-size copies of the two Velásquez paintings that previously belonged to the palacio (but are now in the Prado) harken back to the building’s past. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

The intimate gathering — a salon of sorts — harkened back to Steinem’s history of organizing women like this. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Trump has leaned into molding the White House and Greater Washington in his own image, harkening back to his days as a real estate developer in 1970s and 1980s New York. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing harken

• harken back (to)