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hearken

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hearken

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
  • hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses
Synonyms of hearken

attend, hark, harken, hear, heed, listen, mind
Phrases Synonymous with hearken

prick up oneʼs ears
Near Antonyms of hearken

discount, disregard
Antonyms of hearken

ignore, tune out

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