Harken Back To

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrkən bæk tuː/

Definitions of harken back to

verb to recall or evoke a past event or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I harken back to my childhood memories of playing in the park.

A2 The old photograph harkens back to a time when life was simpler.

B1 The classic movie harkens back to a golden age of cinema.

B2 The historic building harkens back to a time of great architectural innovation.

C1 The traditional ceremony harkens back to ancient cultural practices.

C2 The novel's intricate plot harkens back to the author's earlier works.

Examples of harken back to in a Sentence

formal The architecture of the building harkens back to the Renaissance period.

informal This song really harkens back to the good old days.

slang That movie harkens back to when things were totally rad.

figurative Her actions harken back to a time when she was more carefree and spontaneous.

Grammatical Forms of harken back to

• past tense: harkened back to
• present tense: harken back to
• future tense: will harken back to
• perfect tense: have harkened back to
• continuous tense: harkening back to
• infinitive: to harken back to
• gerund: harkening back to
• participle: harkened back to

Origin and Evolution of harken back to

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'harken back to' originated from Middle English, where 'harken' meant to listen or pay attention.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'harken back to' has evolved to mean to think back or recall something from the past, often used to evoke nostalgia or reference a previous time or era.