harken

[ hahr-kuhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. hearken.

harken

/ ˈhɑːkən /

verb

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of hearken

Derived Forms

• ˈharkener, noun

Other Words From

• harken·er noun

Example Sentences

And, interestingly enough, one of the most important projects harkens back to Cohn and McCarthy's government purge in the 1950s.

From Salon

No wonder the figure’s three-quarter view cemented the standard for European portraiture for centuries, replacing frontal or, more often, profile poses that harkened back to classical Greece and Rome.

From Los Angeles Times

While some Black Americans used the word “feudal,” others used related terms harkening back to the medieval world, including “vassalage,” “serfdom” and “Dark Age.”

From Salon

Wearing an all-black outfit and matching mask, this look harkens back to the avant-garde Gaga most people may be familiar with.

From Salon

Now, Alejandro is heading out on tour next month to introduce a new generation to a genre of music that harkens to Mexican love songs from a bygone era.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accept
• admit
• attend
• get
• observe
• take notice
• tune in