Synonyms of hears

hears

verb

present tense third-person singular of hear

1

as in realizes

to come to an awareness of

I heard your sister is home from the hospital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realizes
• discovers
• sees
• learns
• finds
• ascertains
• finds out
• gets on (to)
• detects
• perceives
• catches on (to)
• gets wind of
• encounters
• wises (up)
• discerns
• hits (on or upon)
• tumbles (to)
• observes
• espies
• calculates
• notes
• spots
• figures out
• descries
• divines
• puzzles (out)
• minds
• dopes (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• ignores
• overlooks
• disregards
• forgets
• hides
• covers
• conceals
• masks
• curtains
• blankets
• unlearns
• screens
• shrouds
• enshrouds
• blots out
• cloaks
• veils
• occults

2

as in listens

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listens
• heeds
• attends
• hearkens
• harkens
• harks
• minds
• pricks up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• discounts
• tunes out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hears

The most successful conductors know that extraordinary performances begin long before the audience hears the first note. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

In France — where temperatures soared even higher — Variety hears that the number of broken units led to many having to limit capacities. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026

Deadline hears that there is disquiet at the BBC over the corporation’s decision to broadcast helicopter footage of Andy Burnham‘s journey from Manchester to London. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Weintritt hears similar questions from patients. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026

As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026