Hear v. t. [imp. & p. p. Heard p. pr. & vb. n. Hearing.]
 1. 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.   --Shak.
    He had been heard to utter an ominous growl.   --Macaulay.
 2. 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.
 3. To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper; as, to hear a concert; to hear Mass.
 4. 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.   --2 Sam. xv. 3.
    I beseech your honor to hear me one single word.   --Shak.
 5. 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.   --Ps. cxvi. 1.
    They think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.   --Matt. vi. 7.
 Hear him. See Remark, under Hear, v. i.
 To hear a bird sing, to receive private communication. [Colloq.] --Shak.
 To hear say, to hear one say; to learn by common report; to receive by rumor. [Colloq.]