hark
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
verb phrase
verb
Other Word Forms
- unharked adjective
Etymology
Origin of hark
1175–1225; Middle English herken, earlier herkien, Old English *heorcian; cognate with Old Frisian herkia, harkia; akin to Middle Dutch harken, Middle High German, German horchen. See hearken, hear
Example Sentences
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This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.
From Los Angeles Times
Maybe a lovely patio or some sort of charming restaurant that harks back to another time that my father would enjoy.
From Los Angeles Times
In a neat moment of circularity, Williams' record-breaking album harks back to the start of his solo career, and the period when he nearly lost himself.
From BBC
But joking or not, harking back to beating Zverev when they played as teenagers over a decade ago might provide an additional boost.
From BBC
This mysterious commodity is the comfort blanket in times of turmoil - usually harking back to glory days and happier times.
From BBC
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