hear of

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hear of

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To become aware of through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.

I first heard of the Electra complex when I was studying psychology.

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hear of

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To permit or tolerate.

“The furniture – whatever could we possibly do about all this furniture? I refuse to sell it, Rachel. I won't hear of it.”

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