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

But launching it in its app first empowers the most customers, said Mike Aragon, president of Ford’s Integrated Services software business, harkening to Ford’s history with the Model T that first made the automobile accessible to the masses. —Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

This hiring trend harkens back to pre-pandemic days and the tight labor market of 2018 and 2019, when firms prioritized in-person interaction, according to researchers specializing in entry-level recruitment. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026

This harkens back to a very old-fashioned organizational dynamic, the Greek agora, the image of which bears a striking resemblance to the modern university. —David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing harken

• harken back (to)