hear of
phrasal verb
heard of; hearing of; hears of
: to be aware of the existence of (someone or something) : to know about (someone or something)
He's supposed to be a famous actor, but this is the first time I've ever (even) heard of him.
I've never heard of such a thing!
If I hear of a job opening, I'll let you know.
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After all, who had ever heard of hiring someone to organize your files?
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Of the survey’s 1,015 respondents, 25% had never heard of her.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The company has heard of 11 consumers around the globe requiring medical attention for their injuries.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Great Wolf Lodge South Florida Naples, Florida Most families have heard of the Great Wolf Lodge, and many of those who stay at one are turned into repeat visitors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Of the survey’s 1,015 respondents, 25% had never heard of her.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The company has heard of 11 consumers around the globe requiring medical attention for their injuries.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Great Wolf Lodge South Florida Naples, Florida Most families have heard of the Great Wolf Lodge, and many of those who stay at one are turned into repeat visitors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Hear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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