harken
The word “harken” has 2 syllables: har-ken
It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrkən/
What is synonym and antonym for harken?
In the thesaurus, “harken” has 42 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for harken along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for harken
- accept
- admit
- adopt
- attend
- audit
- auscult
- auscultate
- be all ears
- be attentive
- catch
- concentrate
- eavesdrop
- entertain
- get
- get a load of
- give an audience to
- give attention
- give heed to
- hang on words
- hark
- hear
- hear out
- hear tell
- hearken
- heed
- lend an ear
- listen
- mind
- monitor
- obey
- observe
- overhear
- pick up on
- prick up ears
- receive
- take advice
- take into consideration
- take notice
- take under advisement
- tune in
- tune in on
- welcome
Antonyms for harken
Meanings of harken
- verb
- To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
- (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
- To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
- To enquire; to seek information.
Example Sentences
- Harken to the wisdom of those who came before us.
- The story’s themes harken back to ancient mythology.
- Harken, for the bells toll in the distance.
- His words harken to a time of hope and unity.
- The design choices clearly harken to a vintage aesthetic.
On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harken, such as: accept, admit, adopt, attend, audit, auscult, auscultate.
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Related Words
hark
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- mind
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