Definitions for the word "hear" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper; as, to hear a concert; to hear Mass.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To give attention to as a teacher or judge.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To accede to the demand or wishes of; to listen to and answer favorably; to favor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. i.
To have the sense or faculty of perceiving sound.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
To use the power of perceiving sound; to perceive or apprehend by the ear; to attend; to listen.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
To be informed by oral communication; to be told; to receive information by report or by letter.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v.
(past and past part. Heard) 1 (also absol.) Perceive with the ear. 2 listen to (heard them on the radio). 3 listen judicially to (a case etc.). 4 be told or informed. 5 (foll. By from) be contacted by, esp. By letter or telephone. 6 be ready to obey (an order). 7 grant (a prayer). have heard of be aware of the existence of. Hear! Hear! Int. Expressing agreement. Hear a person out listen to all a person says. Will not hear of will not allow. hearer n. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
10. v.
(past and past part. Heard) 1 (also absol.) Perceive with the ear. 2 listen to (heard them on the radio). 3 listen judicially to (a case etc.). 4 be told or informed. 5 (foll.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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