hearken — to listen carefully; to pay attention to advice or a warning
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to listen carefully; to pay attention to advice or a warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑrkən/
Korean meaning: 주의깊게 듣다, 귀기울이다
Korean pronunciation: **하**컨
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always told me to hearken to my inner voice, but apparently it only speaks in pizza cravings.
- The CEO refused to hearken to the financial advisor's warnings about overspending.
- Students should hearken to their teachers' guidance, even when it feels like ancient wisdom from the stone age.
hearken
VERB//ˈhɑrkən//
to listen carefully; to pay attention to advice or a warning
A granddaughter hearkens to her grandmother's wise advice
Hearken as skies darken, while you sharpen your blade!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hearkian' or 'hercnian', related to the verb 'hear'. The word developed in Germanic languages with the suffix '-en' added to create a verb form meaning to pay close attention to sound.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always told me to hearken to my inner voice, but apparently it only speaks in pizza cravings.”
“The CEO refused to hearken to the financial advisor's warnings about overspending.”
“Students should hearken to their teachers' guidance, even when it feels like ancient wisdom from the stone age.”
“The politician promised to hearken to the voice of the people, right after checking which voice pays better.”
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