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hear of someone or something

to learn of the existence of someone or something. Did you ever hear of such a thing? I have heard of Sharon Wallace and I would like to meet her.

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hear of

Be informed about, as in I'd never heard of that jazz singer before, but she was very good. [Late 1500s] Also see not have it (hear of it).

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hear of

v.

1. To know of the existence of someone or something: Have you ever heard of this basketball player?

2. To receive news about something or someone: This is the first I've heard of your decision. She was last heard of somewhere abroad.

3. To consider, permit, or consent to something. Used only in the negative: I won't hear of your going!

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