Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harken
verb
/ˈhɑːkən/
Definition
to listen attentively or to pay close attention to something.
Examples
- Harken back to the days when life was simpler.
- As the speaker presented his argument, he urged the audience to harken to his words.
- Harken! The story is about to begin.
Meaning
Harken is often used in the sense of calling someone’s attention to a particular point or urging them to listen carefully.
Synonyms
- listen
- heed
- pay attention
- take notice
