verb (to hear) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

listen, hear, audition, perceive, notice, grasp, understand

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Example Sentences

Example:She listened carefully to what he had to say.

Definition:To pay attention to sounds through your ears.

From listen

Example:He heard the sound of the fireworks while sleeping.

Definition:To perceive sound.

From hear

Example:He went to an audition to become a singer in the band.

Definition:A formal hearing for the purpose of selection; a tryout.

From audition

Example:She perceived the change in his voice.

Definition:To become aware of by the senses, especially by seeing or hearing.

From perceive

Example:I noticed the dog barking from a distance.

Definition:To perceive by the senses, esp. sight.

From notice

Example:He couldn’t grasp the complexity of the situation.

Definition:To understand or gain insight into.

From grasp

Example:She understood his complaint and apologized for it.

Definition:To perceive the intended meaning of (a speaker, writer, etc.).

From understand