Definition of: hear

(hir) v. heard (hûrd), hear·ing v.t.
1. To perceive by means of the ear.
2. To listen to; give audience to: Hear what I say!
3. To attend as part of the audience: to hear a concert.
4. To learn or be informed of: I hear you are leaving town.
5. To listen to officially, judicially, or by way of examination: to hear a case in court; to hear a lesson.
6. To respond or accede to; grant: to hear a prayer.
—v.i.
7. To perceive or be capable of perceiving sound by means of the ear.
8. To be informed or made aware; receive information: with of, about, or from. See synonyms under LISTEN.
—hear! hear! Brit. Listen! An expression of approval accorded a public speaker.
—to hear of To approve of: usually in the negative: He will not hear of it. [OE hēran]
—hear′er noun