HEARKENING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

hearkening

verb

variants or harkening

present participle of hearken

as in listening

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

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My favorite ways to enjoy it are with a hot cup of tea or coffee, listening to fall jazz on a loop, and cozying up by the fire with a good book in hand.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
The eulogy led to applause both in the church and among crowds listening outside.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

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