Hear out Meaning in English
expression
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈaʊt
HEER-owt
hˈiə/ /ˈaʊt
HEE-uh-owt
Definition
To listen to someone until they have finished speaking, especially when they need to express themselves fully.
Usage & Nuances
This phrasal verb is slightly formal/polite and often used when someone asks for patience to finish their point ('Please hear me out'). Common in disagreements or sensitive conversations. Not interchangeable with 'listen to' (which is general).
Spanish: escuchar hasta el finalPortuguese (BR): ouvir até o fim - escutar até o finalPortuguese (PT): ouvir até ao fim - escutar até ao fimChinese (Simplified): 听完（某人说话）Chinese (Traditional): 聽完（某人說話）Hindi: ध्यान से अंत तक सुननाArabic: استمع حتى النهايةBengali: শেষ পর্যন্ত শোনা - সম্পূর্ণ শুনে নেওয়াRussian: выслушатьJapanese: 最後まで聞く - 話を最後まで聞くVietnamese: nghe hết - lắng nghe đến cuốiKorean: 끝까지 들어주다 - 충분히 들어주다Turkish: sonuna kadar dinlemekUrdu: بات پوری سننا - پورا سنناIndonesian: mendengarkan sampai selesai - mendengarkan dengan tuntas
Example Sentences
Please hear out my explanation before you decide.
basic
I want you to hear out what he has to say.
basic
She asked him to hear her out before judging.
basic
Just hear me out, and then you can say whatever you want.
natural
It's important to hear out both sides of the story.
natural
I know you’re upset, but could you hear me out for a minute?
natural