Antonyms for hearken

Grammar : Verb

Spell : hahr-kuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr kən

Definition of hearken

Origin : Old English heorcnian, a suffixed form of *heorcian, root of hark; from Proto-Germanic *hausjan (see hear). Harken is the usual spelling in U.S. and probably is better justified by etymology; hearken likely is from influence of hear.

verb hear

Example sentences :

"But hearken, O my most gracious Sovereign," said the Sheriff.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

But that I may be perfect, O Queen of angels, hearken to my prayer, and grant it!
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

Shall we hearken to their song—follow them, at least a short way?
Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various

Tell him to give you the key to the quarters of El Aleman, and hearken you!
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

Hearken always to the voices of the Seven who appointed me your leader.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 » by Various

Then among them all Aeneas spoke thus: 'Hearken to this, and attend in good cheer.
Extract from : « The Aeneid of Virgil » by Virgil

She opened the window to let it hearken to the church clock; and the device was effectual.
Extract from : « Deerbrook » by Harriet Martineau

Be rather in the trumpet's mouth,–anon Among the winds at large–that all may hearken!
Extract from : « Endymion » by John Keats

I could pray no prayers but for thee; I could hearken to no other tales of woe.
Extract from : « The Royal Pawn of Venice » by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull

O, now instantly, you have drawn near to hearken, O Agyaguga.
Extract from : « The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees » by James Mooney

Synonyms for hearken

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