From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhear from somebody phrasal verb1 NEWSto receive news or information from someone Do you ever hear from Jack? Police want to hear from anyone who has any information. I look forward to hearing from you (=hope to receive news from you).2 LISTENto listen to someone giving their opinion in a radio or television discussion programme a chance to hear from some of the victims of violent crime → hear→ See Verb table
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hear from • Annie hears from a neighbor that there may not be a flight out today.• I would like to hear from anybody who has undertaken the DipSW.• Lida had remarried and moved to Maryland, and now nobody ever heard from her.• I had no idea what to expect from Stuart, but he sounded happy enough to hear from me when I called.• We hear from their parents and siblings about their ordinary lives and varied personalities, and about their final hours.• I am terribly sorry this should have happened and I sincerely hope that we hear from them.• We'd love to hear from you and there are some rich rewards.• If you are interested, would like to hear from you on.look forward to hearing from you• I feel I would fit in well as part of your company, and look forward to hearing from you.• I would be interested to hear your views on the Macmerry - Whitecraig route, and look forward to hearing from you.• I look forward to hearing from you following your meeting on 26 November 1992.• I look forward to hearing from you in due course.• I look forward to hearing from you soon and, if possible, by 11 December 1992.• I look forward to hearing from you to confirm the meeting date.• I look forward to hearing from you with your agreement to the above after you have discussed the matter with your colleagues. 