- OE. heren, AS,. hiéranhȳranhēran; akin to OS. hōrian, OFries. herahora, D. hooren, OHG. hōren, G. hören, Icel. heyra, Sw. höra, Dan. hore, Goth. hausjan, and perh. to Gr. 'akoy`ein, E. acoustic. Cf. HarkHearken
- To perceive by the ear; to apprehend or take cognizance of by the ear; as, to hear sounds; to hear a voice; to hear one call.Lay thine ear close to the ground, and list if thou canst hear the tread of travelers.He had been heard to utter an ominous growl.
- To give audience or attention to; to listen to; to heed; to accept the doctrines or advice of; to obey; to examine; to try in a judicial court; as, to hear a recitation; to hear a class; the case will be heard to-morrow.
- To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper; as, to hear a concert; to hear Mass.
- To give attention to as a teacher or judge.Thy matters are good and right, but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.I beseech your honor to hear me one single word.
- To accede to the demand or wishes of; to listen to and answer favorably; to favor.I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice.They think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
