Hear meaning

verb

1. perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

   “I learned that she has two grown-up children”

   “I see that you have been promoted”

   Synonymslearnget wordget windpick upfind outget a linediscoversee

3. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

   “The jury had heard all the evidence”

   “The case will be tried in California”

   Synonymstry

4. receive a communication from someone

   “We heard nothing from our son for five years”

5. listen and pay attention

   “Listen to your father”

   “We must hear the expert before we make a decision”

   Synonymslistentake heed