hear

verb

1. 1

   (stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

   “I was deaf, and now I can hear.”

2. 2

   (stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.

   “I heard a sound from outside the window.”

3. 3

   To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.

4. 4

   To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).

   “Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.”

5. 5

   To receive information about; to come to learn of.

6. 6

   (with from) To be contacted by.

7. 7

   To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.

   “Your case will be heard at the end of the month.”

8. 8

   To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.

   “You're tired of all the ads on TV? I hear ya.”