Definitions

1. noun

a person who listens to something, especially a sermon or a lecture

“The congregation consisted of many hearers who were deeply moved by the minister’s words.”

2. noun

a person who pays attention to and responds to something, such as a warning or a message

“The hearer of the distress call quickly alerted the authorities to the situation.”

3. noun

a person who is intended to be the recipient of something, such as a message or an order

“The commander gave instructions to the hearer of the transmission.”

4. verb

to listen to or pay attention to something, especially a sermon or a lecture

“She heard the speaker’s words and was moved to tears.”