hear

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive|stative}} To [[perceive]] sounds through the [[ear]]. {{defdate|from 10th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive|stative}} To [[perceive]] (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the [[ear]], to [[recognize]] (something) in an auditory way. {{defdate|from 10th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To exercise this faculty [[intentionally]]; to [[listen]] to. {{defdate|from 10th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To listen favourably to; to [[grant]] (a request etc.). {{defdate|from 10th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To receive information about; to come to [[learn]] of. {{defdate|from 10th c.}}
6. To be [[contact]]ed by. {{+obj|en|:from}}
7. {{lb|en|transitive|law}} To [[listen]] to (a person, case) in a court of law; to [[try]]. {{defdate|from 12th c.}}
8. {{lb|en|transitive|informal}} To [[sympathize]] with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.
9. {{lb|en|transitive|Greek|_|philosophy}} To [[study]] under.

Interjection

1. [[you hear me]]

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