harkening

Meaning of harkening

verb

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).

noun

The act of one who harkens or listens.

verb
  1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
  2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
  3. To enquire; to seek information.

Information about harkening

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Hyphenation of harkening

harken-ing

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 9 chars.
  • harkening is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

Anagrams of harkening

hankering, Kernighan

Words that rhyme with harkening

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