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Harken

Definition:

Harken is a verb that means to listen attentively or pay close attention to something.

Sense 1:

(transitive verb) - to give heed or be attentive to something.

Example sentence: She always harkens to her grandmother's wise advice.

Sense 2:

(intransitive verb) - to listen or pay close attention to something in a particular direction.

Example sentence: The dog harkened to the sound of his owner calling his name.

Sense 3:

(transitive verb) - to remember or recall something from the past.

Example sentence: That song harkens me back to my childhood.

Sense 4:

(intransitive verb) - to return or travel back to a particular place or time.

Example sentence: Every summer, I harken to my hometown to visit my family.

Sense 5:

(verb phrase: harken to) - to give in or be influenced by something.

Example sentence: Politicians should harken to the concerns of their constituents.

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