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hearken back
UK
/ˈhɑː.kən bæk/
US
/ˈhɑrkən bæk/
hearkened back
Past Simple
hearkened back
Past Participle
hearkening back
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑː.kən bæk/
US
/ˈhɑrkən bæk/
Translations
The novel hearkens back to the author's childhood experiences.
Роман вспоминает о детских переживаниях автора.
The design of the building hearkens back to the classical architecture of the 19th century.
Дизайн здания возвращается к классической архитектуре 19 века.
Additional translations
Definitions
The new design hearkens back to the classic styles of the 1950s.