<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) To have care, concern, or regard (often followed by of, with, or a clause).</li><li>To take heed.</li><li>Archaic. To be of concern or importance; matter: It recks not.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) Archaic. To have regard for; mind; heed.</li></ul>