Definitions for hearken

hearken heark·en

Spelling: [hahr-kuh n]
IPA: /ˈhɑr kən/

Hearken is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 110 anagrams from letters in hearken (aeehknr).

Definitions for hearken

verb (used with object)

  1. Archaic. to listen to; hear.

verb (used without object)

  1. Literary. to give heed or attention to what is said; listen.

Origin of hearken

1150-1200; Middle English hercnen, Old English he(o)rcnian, suffixed form of assumed *heorcian; see hark, -en1

Examples for hearken

Shall we hearken to their song—follow them, at least a short way?

Then among them all Aeneas spoke thus: 'hearken to this, and attend in good cheer.

I hope you'll find it entertaining, but even more that you'll hearken to its message.

hearken to the bleating of newborn two-headed freak candidacy lambs.

And hearken to this latest warning by Kevin Sabet: cigarettes are legal, yet organized crime syndicates still smuggle them.

"But hearken, O my most gracious Sovereign," said the Sheriff.

But that I may be perfect, O Queen of angels, hearken to my prayer, and grant it!

hearken always to the voices of the Seven who appointed me your leader.

Tell him to give you the key to the quarters of El Aleman, and hearken you!

She opened the window to let it hearken to the church clock; and the device was effectual.

Word Value for hearken
Scrable

14

Words with friends

14

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