hear of

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to find out that something has happened
Example: Have you heard of WAP phones?
to know about the existence of someone or something
Example: I said he could stay with us, but he wouldn’t hear of it.
to receive news about someone
Example: I was shocked to hear of his death.
to refuse to accept a suggestion or offer
Example: Not much was heard of him until his reappearance last night.

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