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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

Example Sentences

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The former Goldman Sachs executive said she is hearing from business leaders that higher input costs, including those due to tariffs, could lead them to make larger price increases in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scottish Gas said it was "sorry to hear that some residents in Glasgow's Govan area have had some trouble completing their Warm Home Discount application through the online portal".

From BBC

A civil court hearing to determine whether the shooting was lawful self-defense is set to begin Feb. 17.

From The Wall Street Journal

Controllers in Miami first heard of the explosion from pilots seeing the debris, documents show.

From The Wall Street Journal

As BBC News heard from locals, it might be a tall order - and not everyone is happy.

From BBC

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