Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barken
verb
/ˈbɑrkən/
Definition
Examples
- The dog began to barken as strangers approached the house.
- She barkened a quick command to grab everyone’s attention.
Meaning
to make a bark-like sound, often referring to the noise made by certain animals or to express a sharp, abrupt tone in communication.
Synonyms
- bark
- growl
- yelp
