¦ verb (past and past participle heard)
1. perceive (a sound) with the ear.
2. 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.
3. Law listen to and judge (a case or plaintiff).
4. listen to and grant (a prayer).
Phrases
hear! hear! used to express wholehearted agreement with something said in a speech.
will (or would) not hear of will (or would) not allow or agree to.
Derivatives
hearable adjective
hearer noun
Origin
OE hieran, heran, of Gmc origin.