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Another word for hear

Verb

  1. To perceive by ear, usually attentively

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    sounds

  2. To obtain knowledge or awareness of something not known before, as through observation or study

    3. See also:

    teach

Idioms:

    hear of

  1. To receive (an idea) and take it into consideration

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Another word for hear

Verb

  1. To perceive by ear

    2. See also:

    listen

  2. To receive information aurally

    3. See also:

    listen

  3. To hold a hearing

    4. See also:

    try

Idioms:

    not hear of

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Sentence Examples

  • I wish you could hear yourself talking.

  • It was nice to hear English spoken without a Spanish accent.

  • Just hear me out.

  • She stopped, straining to hear the conversation.

  • Before you all agree, hear me out.

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