Definition of hearken Hearken

heark•en

We found 10 definitions of hearken from 5 different sources.

What does hearken mean?

WordNet

Verb
hearken - listen; used mostly in the imperative
		hark, harken
		listen hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello"

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hearken (Verb)
To listen; to lend the ear ; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, obedience, or compliance.
hearken (Verb)
To hear by listening.
hearken (Verb)
To hear with attention; to regard.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

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.
hearken (v. i.)
To inquire; to seek information.
hearken (v. t.)
To hear by listening.
hearken (v. t.)
To give heed to; to hear attentively.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

hearken
härk′n, v.i. to hear attentively: to listen. [A.S. hýrcnian, from hýran, to hear; Ger. horchen.]

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hearken, verb, present, 1st person singular of hearken (infinitive).
hearken, verb (infinitive).

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