Harkened: meaning, definitions and examples

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harkened

 

[ หˆhษ‘หrkษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary context

Harkened is the past tense of the verb 'harken,' which means to listen attentively. It often evokes a sense of nostalgia or a call to pay attention to something significant. This term is frequently used in literature and poetry to draw the reader's attention to an important event or detail. Harkened can also imply a certain level of reverence or seriousness in the act of listening.

Synonyms

attended, heeded, listened, paid attention

Examples of usage

  • She harkened to the tales of old.
  • The villagers harkened to the wise man's advice.
  • As the clock struck midnight, he harkened to the silence.
  • They harkened back to a simpler time.

Translations

Translations of the word "harkened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouviu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรถrte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usล‚yszaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escuchรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duydu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์—ˆ๋‹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 heyrรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ั–ะผะตะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸitdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escuchรณ

Etymology

The word 'harkened' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the term 'herknen,' which means 'to listen.' It is related to the Old English 'hieran,' meaning 'to hear.' The usage of 'harken' and its variants can be traced back to the 14th century in literary texts, where it served as an imperative form urging one to listen closely. The term has been retained in modern English largely through its prevalence in poetry, literature, and certain dialects. Over time, 'harkened' has come to carry a slightly archaic connotation, lending it a poetic or elevated quality in contemporary writing. Despite its declining everyday use, it still resonates in artistic expressions as a call to mindfulness and awareness of one's surroundings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,069, 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.