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.
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(hear from)
 receive a letter or phone call from.
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(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.