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Rareharken
The correct spelling is harken.
How to pronounce harken
/ˈhɑːk(ə)n/
verbIPA: /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/
Say it like: Har-ken
The correct spelling is harken. To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
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Definition
verb
- 1.To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
- 2.(obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
- 3.To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
- 4.To enquire; to seek information.
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