| verb | 1. Pay attention; listen. |
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| | | "We hearkened to the storm warning and postponed our weekend at the beach." |
| | | "Hearkening to the motel owner, we chose the local seafood restaurant for dinner." |
| | | "He hearkened back to his high school days and bought the classic Mustang he always wanted." |
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| Old English, 16th century |
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| "Hearken," meaning "to listen," comes from the Old English word "heorcnian," which is also related to "hark" (which means "to listen with focused attention"). "Hark" appeared in the 12th century, but "hearken" didn't show up until the 16th century, and lexicographers attribute the "ea" vowels to the association with "hear." ... | Continue Reading |
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