v. (past and past part. heard ths:c1/) 1 (also absol.) perceive with the ear. 2 listen to (heard them on the radio). 3 listen judicially to (a case etc.). 4 be told or informed. 5 (folk by from) be contacted by, esp. by letter or telephone. 6 be ready to obey (an order). 7 grant (a prayer).:. have heard of be aware of the existence of. hear! hear! int. expressing agreement. hear a person out listen to all a person says. will not hear of will not allow. hearer n. [Old English]
