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hearken
verb
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Divide hearken into syllables:

hear · ken

How to pronounce hearken:

Definition of hearken:

hearken (verb):
listen
verb. listen; used mostly in the imperative.

Synonyms for hearken:

listenhearattendheed

Antonyms for hearken:

failcalmforgetmissneglectholddismisslosesootheignore
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