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hearkening

The word “hearkening” has 3 syllables: hear-ken-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrkənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hearkening?

In the thesaurus, “hearkening” has 13 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hearkening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hearkening

Antonyms for hearkening

Meanings of hearkening

  • verb
    1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
    2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
    3. To enquire; to seek information.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who hearkens or listens.

Example Sentences

  • She was hearkening to every detail of the lecture.
  • He stood quietly, hearkening to the sound of the wind.
  • They were hearkening to the advice given by their elders.
  • The audience remained silent, hearkening to the speaker.
  • She kept hearkening to her inner voice during the decision.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hearkening, such as: accepting, attending, attentive, concentrating, discounting, disregarding, harkening.

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