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hears

/hɪə(ɹ)z/ /hɪɹz/ /hjɜzː/

Meanings
verb
(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

Examples :

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."
physiology organ sensation sound body

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration contacted

contacted verb

/kənˈtæktɪd/

To touch; to come into physical contact with.

"The side of the car contacted the pedestrian."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration recognize

recognize verb

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration favourably

favourably adverb

/ˈfeɪvərəbli/ /ˈfeɪvərəbəli/

In a favourable manner.

"She looked favourably on people who gave freely their assistance."

Illustration assignments

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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entreaties noun

/ɪnˈtriːtiz/ /ˌɛntriːˈtiːz/

The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.

"Despite my children's persistent entreaties for a later bedtime, I insisted they go to sleep. "

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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sympathize verb

/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.

"Seeing her friend cry after failing the test, Sarah sympathized with her. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

Illustration intentionally

intentionally adverb

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an intentional manner; on purpose.

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "