Harked: meaning, definitions and examples

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harked

 

[ hษ‘หrkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Harked means to listen closely or pay careful attention, often used in the context of recalling or reflecting on something. It is commonly associated with the phrase 'hark back,' which indicates a reference to something from the past. The term carries a sense of nostalgia or a return to previous ideas or experiences. This verb is often used in literary contexts or in more formal speech.

Synonyms

listen, recall, reflect

Examples of usage

  • He harked back to his childhood memories.
  • The report harked to previous studies on the subject.
  • During the lecture, she harked to classical theories in psychology.

Translations

Translations of the word "harked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preparado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรถrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usล‚yszaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณใ‚’ๅ‚พใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escuchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duydu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€ ๊ธฐ์šธ์˜€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slyลกel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤul

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌๅˆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sliลกal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸitdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escuchado

Etymology

The word 'hark' has its roots in Middle English, originating from the term 'harken,' which itself comes from the Old Norse 'harka,' meaning to listen attentively. Over time, it evolved into its current form and usage in English, particularly in literary contexts where it implies an active and intentional act of listening or paying attention. The phrase 'hark back' has also developed to signify looking back or referring to something that has previously occurred. It is often used in storytelling or discussions to connect past events or ideas with the present. This usage reflects a broader tendency in English to incorporate historical references into contemporary dialogue, emphasizing the importance of history in understanding present circumstances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,254, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.