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harken

/ˈhɑːr.kən/

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verb

/ˈhɑːr.kən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий слушать или обращать внимание; вариант слова 'hearken'.

An archaic verb meaning to listen or pay attention; a variant of 'hearken'.

  1. Listen carefullyC2formalbritish

    To pay attention to a sound or someone speaking; used mostly in the imperative.

    ruВнимать

    • Harken to the sound of the distant drums.
    • Harken, my friends, to the wisdom of the elders.
    • Harken to the wind as it whispers through the trees.

    Synonymsattendgive earharklisten

    Antonymsdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

Forms
  • harkened past participle
  • harkened past simple
  • harkening present participle
  • harkens third person singular