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hearken

verb

/ˈhɑːrkən/

Meaning

To listen attentively; to give heed.

He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.

listen, attend, heed, observe

ignore, neglect

hearken to, hearken back, hearken carefully

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

to make something appear larger or more important than it really is

to praise formally or officially

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

to twist or bend out of the normal shape