hearken (Meaning)
hearken (v)
listen; used mostly in the imperative
hearken (v. i.)
To listen; to lend the ear; to attend to what is uttered; to give heed; to hear, in order to obey or comply.
To inquire; to seek information.
hearken (v. t.)
To hear by listening.
To give heed to; to hear attentively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hearken
hearken Sentence Examples
- Heed my words, for I hearken to the wisdom of the ancients.
- The oracle harkened to the diviner's incantations, seeking guidance for the tribe.
- The bard harkened back to a time when heroes lived among men.
- The pilgrim harkened to the tales of saints and martyrs, seeking inspiration on his journey.
- The scientist harkened to the results of his experiments, eager to uncover the secrets of nature.
- The historian harkened to the voices of the past, transcribing their narratives for posterity.
- The sailor harkened to the call of the sea, longing for adventure on the open waters.
- The child harkened to the bedtime story, his imagination soaring through the realms of fantasy.
- The lover harkened to the promises of his beloved, feeling a surge of joy and anticipation.
- The wise hearken to the whispers of possibility, embracing opportunities to learn and grow.
FAQs About the word hearken
listen; used mostly in the imperativeTo listen; to lend the ear; to attend to what is uttered; to give heed; to hear, in order to obey or comply., To inquire; t
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Heed my words, for I hearken to the wisdom of the ancients.
The oracle harkened to the diviner's incantations, seeking guidance for the tribe.
The bard harkened back to a time when heroes lived among men.
The pilgrim harkened to the tales of saints and martyrs, seeking inspiration on his journey.
