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hearkening

/hɑːkənɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hearkening mean?

verb

The act of listening carefully or giving attention to something, especially a sound or a message. It can also mean to pay attention to or heed a warning or a call.

Example

"The sound of the wind hearkening through the trees was eerie and unsettling."

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