hear out

verb

heard out; hearing out; hears out

transitive verb

: to listen to (someone who wants to tell something)
I know you don't agree but hear me out.

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Even if the Vikings might prefer a more veteran leader, that shouldn’t prevent them from hearing out a sharp up-and-comer. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025 If anything, the four new episodes are even more of an ode to Hal and Lois, as parents and partners, while still making sure to hear out Malcolm and his brothers’ complaints. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026 Siegel reported that Washington is expected to keep the pick and take AJ Dybantsa, but the Wizards will hear out all offers. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hear out

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“Hear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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