■ verb ( past and past participle ~d )
1》 perceive (a sound) with the ear.
2》 be told or informed of.
↘( have ~d of ) be aware of the existence of.
↘( ~ from ) receive a letter or phone call from.
↘( ~ someone out ) listen to all that someone has to say.
3》 Law listen to and judge (a case or plaintiff).
4》 listen to and grant (a prayer).
Phrases
~! ~! used to express whole~ted agreement with something said in a speech.
will (or would ) not ~ of will (or would) not allow or agree to.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
OE hīeran , hēran , of Gmc origin.