HARKENED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

harkened

verb

past tense of harken

as in listened

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing young people would do well to read this wise and witty book and harken to its message

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Recent Examples of harkened The album needed a four-minute thrash song that harkened back to our first era. — Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Al’s harkened back to another era. — Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Moise harkened it to 2010, when at least nine candidates were vying to succeed Meek in Congress. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 Semafor China Columnist Andy Browne wrote of how the meeting in Beijing harkened back to a prior, simpler era. — semafor.com, 15 May 2026 Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 While the collection was not explicitly an homage to Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, several of the aesthetic choices for the models and designs harkened back to the two-time Oscar-winning actress’ career. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 The custom look from AWGE (fellow performer A$AP Rocky’s label) harkened back to the grunge era, pairing ripped denim with a crop top, accentuated by a flannel button-down wrapped around her waist. — John Monaco, InStyle, 9 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harkened

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The Court listened respectfully—and then reminded the nation that, in America, even presidents remain subject to the Constitution.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Talking to someone who didn’t know me or my situation and just listened was really healing for me.

— Kelly Morlan, Health, 30 June 2026

Definition of listened

Verb

Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026