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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The court heard the couple had been together for 34 years and had three children, as well as an 18-month-old grandchild they were in contact with.

From BBC

The hearing on Wednesday -- the only formal hurdle before a floor vote -- quickly turned tense, with Paul confronting Mullin over past comments and questioning his temperament.

From Barron's

What concerns are you hearing about from your clients?

From Barron's

Along with an update to guidance, investors will want to hear some qualitative commentary on markets.

From Barron's

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