hearkened (to)

variants or harkened (to)
past tense of hearken (to)

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heard
Verb
  • Well, very few female voices are heard in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Just as importantly, communication must be two-way, with opportunities for listening sessions and surveys that allow families to provide input and to feel heard.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Hearkened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearkened%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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