Definition of hearken back. intransitive verb. : to go back to or recall to mind something in the past : hark back —usually used with toThis place caters to Americans and hearkens back to days when the town attracted famous celebrities.—
The expression is not “hearkens back.” Although “hark” and “hearken” can both mean “listen,” only “hark” can mean “go back.” BUY THE BOOK!
foresight Sentence Examples
- Betsy had the foresight to take her computer.
- His political foresight was extraordinary.
- But later on, to fit what had occurred, the historians provided cunningly devised evidence of the foresight and genius of the generals who, of all the blind tools of history were the most enslaved and involuntary.
Definition of modulate. transitive verb. 1 : to tune to a key or pitch. 2 : to adjust to or keep in proper measure or proportion : temper.
sagacity Sentence Examples
- This discovery was not accidental or unforeseen, but was due to the sagacity of those who designed the voyage.
- This Dr Parkman, a man of rare sagacity and exquisite humour, was the father of Francis Parkman, the historian.
n the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known. Synonyms: otherness, separateness Type of: difference. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar.
profound Sentence Examples
- He was profound in a way that surprises me.
- The victory had a profound effect on the rest of the war.
- He had a profound impact on Plato.
- Do you know that profound thinker?
- In a profound way, our lives will be better.
phantom Sentence Examples
- The phantom shook his head in silent objection.
- The story got really scary when it talked about the phantom that was seen in the old barn.
- The phantom pointed to the pouch with the food cubes.
- The phantom looked at her, then past her.
- The phantom government maintained some appearance of power and dignity.
Hearken is an old fashioned form of the word hark, meaning "to listen" (see hark). In the Bible, prophets and saints are always telling people to hearken to their words. While hark is still used today, hearken is pretty much obsolete — unless perhaps you happen to be an old school preacher.
Use the formal adjective sagacious to describe someone who is wise and insightful like an advisor to the president or a Supreme Court justice. Someone like an inspirational leader or an expert in a field who seeks knowledge and has foresight can be described as sagacious.
sagacity(n.) Synonyms: shrewdness, acuteness, sharpness, astuteness, penetration, ingenuity, discernment, perspicacity, sense, insight, mother-wit, quick parts.
Compare ARTIFICE; FICTION; FRAUD; HYPOCRISY. Antonyms: candor, fair dealing, frankness, guilelessness, honesty, openness, simplicity, sincerity, truth, veracity.
Antonyms for heeding
- ignore.
- disregard.
- forget.
- misunderstand.
- neglect.
- not get.
- overlook.
