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Synonyms for hearers

Grammar : Noun
Spell : heer
Phonetic Transcription : hɪər

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Définition of hearers

Origin :
  • Old English heran (Anglian), (ge)hieran, hyran (West Saxon) "to hear, listen (to), obey, follow; accede to, grant; judge," from Proto-Germanic *hauzjan (cf. Old Norse heyra, Old Frisian hora, Dutch horen, German hören, Gothic hausjan), perhaps from PIE *kous- "to hear" (see acoustic). The shift from *-z- to -r- is a regular feature in some Germanic languages.
  • For spelling, see see head (n.); spelling distinction between hear and here developed 1200-1550. Old English also had the excellent adjective hiersum "ready to hear, obedient," literally "hear-some" with suffix from handsome, etc. Hear, hear! (1680s) was originally imperative, used as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker's words; now a general cheer of approval. Originally it was hear him!
  • As in audience : noun group observing an entertainment or sporting event
  • As in eavesdropper : noun listener
  • As in juror : noun member of the jury
Example sentences :
  • He gives what His hearers might be assumed to be able to assimilate; but that is all.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • The effect of this declaration upon its hearers was remarkable.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • His hearers looked at him, and Mr. Wade alone understood his thoughts.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • The tone in which it was whispered prevented any doubts in the minds of his hearers.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • The words of the speaker sank deeply into the hearts of his hearers.
  • Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor
  • She forgot that other hearers were present: he spake to her alone.
  • Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor
  • Most of his hearers were silent now, on tiptoe of expectation.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The first effect appeared to be the complete stupefaction of his hearers.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • But there is at least one of the number that will appeal strongly to most of my hearers.
  • Extract from : « The Little Manx Nation - 1891 » by Hall Caine
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