1. Verb
To perceive by the ear; to apprehend or take cognizance of by the ear; as, to hear sounds; to hear a voice; to hear one call.
2. Verb
To give audience or attention to; to listen to; to heed; to accept the doctrines or advice of; to obey; to examine; to try in a judicial court; as, to hear a recitation; to hear a class; the case will be heard to-morrow.
3. Verb
To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper; as, to hear a concert; to hear Mass.
4. Verb
To give attention to as a teacher or judge.
5. Verb
To accede to the demand or wishes of; to listen to and answer favorably; to favor.
6. Verb
To have the sense or faculty of perceiving sound.
7. Verb
To use the power of perceiving sound; to perceive or apprehend by the ear; to attend; to listen.
8. Verb
To be informed by oral communication; to be told; to receive information by report or by letter.
9. Verb
listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
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