v.
(past and past part. heard)
- perceive (a sound) with the ear.
- be told or informed of.
▸
(have heard of)
be aware of the existence of.
▸
(hear from)
receive a letter or phone call from.
▸
(hear someone out)
listen to all that someone has to say.
- Law listen to and judge (a case or plaintiff).
- listen to and grant (a prayer).
Phrase
- hear! hear!
used to express full agreement with something in a speech. - will
(or would)
not hear of
will (or would) not allow or agree to.
Derivative
Etymology
OE hīeran, hēran, of Gmc origin.