hear out
phrasal verb
heard out; hearing out; hears out
: to listen to (someone who wants to tell something)
I know you don't agree but hear me out.
Examples of hear out in a Sentence
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Today, Melendez can no longer hear out of one of his ears.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Analysts say that suggests at least a willingness on the U.S. side to hear out China’s concerns on export controls.
—Ken Moritsugu, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
It could be heard out on the concourse and the staircase and on the street, a kind of silence that could not be moved.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The diverse guest list could be part of Newsom’s attempt to self-brand as a centrist ahead of a possible 2028 run, hearing out conservative critics while trying to assume his party’s mantle.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
With jury selection complete and a last-minute motions hearing out of the way, Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe is finally set to kick off with opening statements next week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Lawyers from his office met with the brothers’ family to hear out their concerns.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
On the YouTube videos, several shots are heard out of sight as the Hyundai continues south and comes to a stop.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Analysts say that suggests at least a willingness on the U.S. side to hear out China’s concerns on export controls.
—Ken Moritsugu, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
It could be heard out on the concourse and the staircase and on the street, a kind of silence that could not be moved.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The diverse guest list could be part of Newsom’s attempt to self-brand as a centrist ahead of a possible 2028 run, hearing out conservative critics while trying to assume his party’s mantle.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
With jury selection complete and a last-minute motions hearing out of the way, Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe is finally set to kick off with opening statements next week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Lawyers from his office met with the brothers’ family to hear out their concerns.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
On the YouTube videos, several shots are heard out of sight as the Hyundai continues south and comes to a stop.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Hear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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