hear

hear [hir]

vt.

heard [hʉrd] hearing [ME heren < OE hieran, akin to Ger hören (Goth hausjan) < IE base * keu-, to notice, observe > L cavere, be on one's guard, Gr koein, to perceive, hear]

1. to perceive or sense (sounds), esp. through stimulation of auditory nerves in the ear by sound waves

2. to listen to and consider; specif.,

a) to take notice of; pay attention to [hear what I tell you]

b) to listen to officially; give a formal hearing to [to hear a child's lessons]

c) to conduct an examination or hearing of (a law case, etc.); try

d) to consent to; grant [hear my plea]

e) to understand [I hear you]

f) to be a member of the audience at (an opera, lecture, etc.)

3. to be informed of; be told; learn [to hear a rumor]

vi.

1. to have a normally functioning ear or ears; be able to hear sounds

2. to listen

3. to be told or informed (of or about)

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hear from

1. to get a letter, telegram, etc. from

2. to get a criticism or reprimand from

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hear! hear!

well said!: an expression of approval or agreement

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hear out

to listen to until the end

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hear tell

Dial. to be told; learn

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not hear of

to forbid or refuse to consider

hearer

n.