harken

verb

as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing young people would do well to read this wise and witty book and harken to its message

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Recent Examples of harken Some of the devices feature touchscreens, but others harken back to the days of flip phones. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026 That’s the arc the film settled on, one that harkens back to the DC Comics Silver Age. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 The references to the flowers in particular seemed to harken back to Lively's character in It Ends With Us, who owned a flower shop. — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The Tonight Show really Tonight Show’d off, harkening back to the Carson days with both stand-up and magic making appearances in the lineup. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for harken
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  1. listen
  2. hear
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  • What to do nearby In the same building, slide into the Social Club Grooming Company Barbershop for a trim and community, or Paramita to browse (and listen) to vinyl with a glass of wine in hand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals are unlikely to trade him but will listen to offers.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of listen
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  • Explosions were heard in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media reported.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of hear

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