Definitions

hear

[heer] / hɪər /

VERB

detect by perceiving sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend get listen overhear pick up read

STRONG

apprehend auscultate catch descry devour eavesdrop hark hearken heed strain

WEAK

be all ears become aware get an earful get wind of give an audience to give attention give ears make out take in

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose misunderstand

VERB

become aware of information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand

STRONG

apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth

WEAK

be advised be informed be led to believe be told of catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand overlook

WEAK

ignore

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Janice Schneider, a lawyer representing Revolution Wind, said at the hearing that the project is at a “crucial stage” of construction, and that the pause was costing the company $1.44 million a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The Adelaide writers' festival has supported hearing Palestinian voices, its record on this is unimpeachable," Carr said.

From BBC

Knowing that he’s a senior partner at an actuary firm and has an analytical mind, I was eager to hear his strategy for airline frequent-flyer status.

From The Wall Street Journal

Think sign language for people who can hear.

From Los Angeles Times

At the November hearing, the justices spent relatively little time on questions about refunds.

From BBC

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