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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And after listening to the congresswoman, why should anyone trust her?

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Finally, connect by truly listening, giving full attention and respecting silences.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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