"hear" is a correct and usable word in written English. You can use it as a verb, to express the act of perceiving sound with the ear, e.g. "I heard a noise in the distance." You can also use it as a noun, in which case it means "information that is perceived by the ear," e.g. "This is all hearsay and not reliable.".
Do you hear me?
We will act differently from the Government we replace: we hear the anguish of our citizens and intend to respond accordingly.
Hear that?
Hear, hear.
Madmen in authority, who hear voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy from some academic scribbler of a few years back".
As well as a keynote speech from the government's adviser on big society, Lord Wei, delegates will also hear first hand accounts of how other local government managers are implementing big society in their councils and the best practice they have developed.
So next time you hear someone mouthing off about bloody immigrants, ask how many kids they have, how old they were when they had them and whether or not they expect those children to look after them when they get seriously old.
When I feel like I can't trust my brain 100%, Ludwig really comes in handy. It makes me translate and proofread faster and my output more reliable.
Claudia Letizia
Head Translator and Proofreader @ organictranslations.eu