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
Each space boasts exposed brick and timbered ceilings, harkening to the industrial construction of the 19th-century building.
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Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
The name harkens back to some of the earliest days of the North American colonies.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The adults-only fundraiser will feature dinner and a dance floor that harkens back to the ’70s.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2026
That’s where the FIFA Fan Festival entrance will be through a 65-foot heart structure, which at once signals a welcoming message to visitors from 125 countries registered to attend and harkens to the city’s self-image as the Heart of America.
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Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
The name harkens back to some of the earliest days of the North American colonies.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The adults-only fundraiser will feature dinner and a dance floor that harkens back to the ’70s.
—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2026
That’s where the FIFA Fan Festival entrance will be through a 65-foot heart structure, which at once signals a welcoming message to visitors from 125 countries registered to attend and harkens to the city’s self-image as the Heart of America.
—
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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“Harken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harken. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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