verb To perceive sounds through the ear. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
I was deaf, but now I can hear.
verb To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
I could hear them quarreling upstairs, but didn’t really listen to their argument.
verb To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
verb To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.
verb To receive information about; to come to learn of.
verb To be contacted by. .mw-parser-output .object-usage-tag{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .deprecated{color:var(--wikt-palette-grey-lime-8,olivedrab)}[with from]
I haven't heard from you in a while; how have you been?
verb To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.
Your case will be heard at the end of the month.
verb To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.