HEARKENING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

hearkening

verb

variants or harkening

present participle of hearken

as in listening

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses

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And listening to every chat were two experts in the science of happiness.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
As Jose spoke, Courtney sat next to her mother, listening intently as tears slowly rolled down her face.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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