hear  (hîr)
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v. heard (hûrd), hear·ing, hears v.tr.1. To perceive (sound) by the ear: Can you hear the signal? 2. To learn by hearing; be told by others: I heard she got married. 3. a. To listen to (something) attentively or in an official capacity, as in a court: heard the last witness in the afternoon. b. To listen to and consider favorably: Lord, hear my prayer! c. To attend or participate in: hear Mass. v.intr.1. To be capable of perceiving sound. 2. To receive news or information; learn: I heard about your accident. 3. To consider, permit, or consent to something. Used only in the negative: I won't hear of your going! Phrasal Verb: hear from1. To get a letter, telephone call, or transmitted communication from. 2. To be reprimanded by: If you don't do your homework, you're going to hear from me. Idioms: hear, hear Used to express approval. never hear the end of To be complained to or told about (something) repeatedly or for a long time.
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