Meaning & use
harken
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To listen attentively; to pay close attention to something said.
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Harken to the wisdom of your elders before making such a big decision.
The old song harkens back to a simpler era.
A note on using this word
Harken (also spelled hearken) is somewhat archaic or literary in tone; the phrase 'harken back,' meaning to recall or resemble something from the past, is the more common modern usage.
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