hears

1. perceive (sound) via the auditory senseSynonyms: hear

2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentallyExamples: "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"Synonyms: discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up

3. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial processExamples: "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"Synonyms: hear, try

4. receive a communication from someoneExamples: "We heard nothing from our son for five years"Synonyms: hear

5. listen and pay attentionExamples: "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"Synonyms: hear, listen, take heed