to hear
366
7.4
- verb
- /hɪr/
- Formal
:
conocer (jur.)
- In fact, the City Court had been hearing maritime cases since 1800.
- hear the case
- hear in court
- hear evidence
Examples
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The judge will hear the evidence presented by both sides before making a decision.
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And we were before the judge to hear the sentence he would pass.
Fiction book (1996) -
The appeal against that is being heard as we speak.
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A judge was scheduled to hear their case at the end of the month.
Fiction book (1994) -
On that morning, one or two family court judges are assigned to hear show cause cases.
Academic text (2017) -
We will now hear opening statements from defense counsels.
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When they did agree to hear the case, the magistrates did not chastise the boys.
Academic text (1999) -
On March 29, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Wal-Mart Stores Inc. v. Dukes.
Academic text (2011) -
In other news, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the TWA shareholders' case against reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes.
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During the trial, the jury will hear testimonies from several witnesses to determine the outcome.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
8
8.1
To be told again and again about something you did wrong in an angry way
- Informal
4
7.4
To have other people keep talking about something embarrassing or annoying
- Informal
1
9.9
A very quiet place where even the smallest sounds seem noticeable
- Informal
An informal greeting used when you have not had news from someone for a long time
Phrasal Verbs
How Formal
- Formal
17
7.8
- Jargon
∞
7.5
- Formal
366
7.4
- Formal
384
2.6
∞
1.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
In law, hear keeps the old sense 'to listen carefully', which is why a judge will hear a case or evidence. That connection explains why 'hear' in court means to listen before deciding.