Hear out
verb
To listen to what someone has to say until they are finished without interrupting them.
I know you're upset, but hear me out before making any decisions.
Often appears as...
- hear someone out
- hear me out
verb
To listen to someone tell their side of the argument or story.
We should at least hear him out before we pass judgment.
Often appears as...
- hear his side
- hear their argument out
verb
To listen to what someone has to say until they are finished without interrupting them.
I know you're upset, but hear me out before making any decisions.
Often appears as...
- hear someone out
- hear me out
verb
To listen to someone tell their side of the argument or story.
We should at least hear him out before we pass judgment.
Often appears as...
- hear his side
- hear their argument out
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Interruption
Use 'hear out' to stress the importance of listening without stopping the speaker.
Despite my anger, I promised to hear her out.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Implication
'Hear out' often implies you need patience, especially if you disagree with the speaker.
He's got some wild ideas, but I'll hear him out.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Story
It hints at waiting for the full information before forming an opinion.
Before you say no, hear out my proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Interruption
Use 'hear out' to stress the importance of listening without stopping the speaker.
Despite my anger, I promised to hear her out.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Implication
'Hear out' often implies you need patience, especially if you disagree with the speaker.
He's got some wild ideas, but I'll hear him out.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Story
It hints at waiting for the full information before forming an opinion.
Before you say no, hear out my proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Interruption
Use 'hear out' to stress the importance of listening without stopping the speaker.
Despite my anger, I promised to hear her out.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Implication
'Hear out' often implies you need patience, especially if you disagree with the speaker.
He's got some wild ideas, but I'll hear him out.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Story
It hints at waiting for the full information before forming an opinion.
Before you say no, hear out my proposal.
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