# hear of

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To become aware of (a subject, person) through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.
2. To permit or tolerate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hear-of