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The future tense form of 'hearken' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb hearken. Example: They will hearken to the demands of the protesters. (They will hearken to the demands of the protesters.)

Definition of “hearken”

to listen or pay attention to something
to respond or comply with something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	hearken
Future Continuous	hearkening
Future Perfect	hearkened

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will hearken to the call for change.

Example

They will hearken to the voice of reason.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, he will be hearkening to the opinions of experts.

Example

They will be hearkening to the concerns of the public.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, she will have hearkened to various perspectives.

Example

They will have hearkened to the advice of their advisors.

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