hear of

/hˈiəɹ ɒv/

/hˈɪɹ ʌv/

[verb]

to hear of

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: hear]

to be informed of something; or to know about or be aware of the existence of someone or something

(usually negative) to refuse to allow or tolerate something, often because one disagrees with it or believes it to be unacceptable

Examples

1. I’ve never heard of any of these restaurants.

2. I won't hear of you dropping out of school.

3. As he heard of a friend's misfortune, he remembered the saying 'there but for the grace of God go I,' acknowledging that he too could have faced similar difficulties if not for the blessings in his life.

4. She won't hear of anyone using her computer without permission.