Definitions

1. verb

to listen or give attention to a sound, especially one that is faint or distant.

“She harkened for the sound of the approaching train.”

2. verb

to pay attention to (something) or to listen carefully.

“The audience harkened to the speaker’s every word.”

3. noun

a sound, especially one that is faint or distant.

“The harken of the owl in the night was eerie.”

4. noun

a call or shout.

“The harken of the crowd summoned the politician to the stage.”