Synonyms of hearken

hearken

verb

ˈhär-kən 

as in to listen

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listen
• hear
• heed
• harken
• hark
• attend
• mind
• prick up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• tune out
• discount

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hearken

Eventually, the team chose Sacramento, where much of downtown still hearkens to the mid-20th century with block upon block of drab government buildings. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

The arguments that monetarists present hearkens to the prepositions taken by the metallists in the debate between metallists and chartalists. — Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

The bold World of Beer signage and Wild Wing Cafe mural also hearken to its past. — Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025

My first impressions were of a gorgeous restaurant and bar that hearkens in style to the glory days of hotel dining with its art deco touches and soaring ceilings. — Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing hearken

• hearken back (to)