hɪə v. (past
and past part. heard) 1 tr. (also absol.)
perceive (sound etc.)
with the ear. 2 tr.
listen to (heard
them on the radio). 3 tr. listen judicially to and
judge (a case,
plaintiff, etc.). 4 intr. (foll. by
about,
of, or
that + clause) be
told or
informed. 5 intr. (foll. by from) be contacted
by,
esp. by
letter or
telephone. 6 tr. be
ready to
obey (an order). 7 tr.
grant (a prayer). øhave heard of be
aware of;
know of the
existence of. hear! hear! int. expressing
agreement (esp. with
something said in a speech). hear a
person out listen to
all that a person says. hear
say (or tell) (usu. foll. by of, or that + clause) be informed. will
not hear of will not
allow or
agree to. øøhearable adj. hearer n. [OE hieran f. Gmc]