harkening
The word “harkening” has 3 syllables: har-ken-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrkənɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for harkening?
In the thesaurus, “harkening” has 7 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for harkening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for harkening
- attending
- harking
- hearing
- hearkening
- heeding
- listening
- minding
Antonyms for harkening
- discounting
- disregarding
- ignoring
- tuning out
Meanings of harkening
- 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.
- noun
- The act of one who harkens or listens.
Example Sentences
- The poet’s words are harkening to the beauty of the past.
- She kept harkening to the sound of the distant church bells.
- The design of the building is harkening back to classical architecture.
- His storytelling is always harkening to historical events.
- The festival is a celebration harkening to ancient traditions.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harkening, such as: attending, discounting, disregarding, harking, hearing, hearkening, heeding.
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