hear

  • (verb): (stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.
  • (verb): (stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
  • (verb): To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
  • (verb): To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
  • (verb): To receive information about; to come to learn of.
  • (verb): (with from) To be contacted by.
  • (verb): To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.
  • (verb): To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.
  • I was deaf, and now I can hear.
  • I heard a sound from outside the window.
  • Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.
  • Your case will be heard at the end of the month.
  • You're tired of all the ads on TV? I hear ya.