hear

hear · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To perceive sound with the ears.

  2. 2.

    To be told or informed of.

  3. 3.

    To listen to (someone or something).

  4. 4.

    To receive a letter or call from someone.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hear, hear! — Expression of agreement.
  • •
    hear out — Listen to someone fully.
  • •
    hear of — Learn about.
  • •
    hear from — Receive communication from.
  • •
    I hear you — I understand.
  • •
    not hear of — Refuse to consider.
  • •
    hard of hearing — Having impaired hearing.

Related words

See also: heard, hearing, listen, sound
Synonyms: catch, listen, perceive

Etymology

From Old English hieran ("to hear"), from Proto-Germanic *hauzijaną ("to hear").