Rehear — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ˈhir/ re·hear

Meaning & Definition of Rehear

Rehear (verb)

  1. to hear again or anew especially judicially

Rehear (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in reexamine, reconsider

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine
    opposite: assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rehear

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rehear:

readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rehear

Words with the opposite meaning of Rehear:

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Rehear

Inflections: reheard, rehearing

Origin & Etymology of Rehear

First known use: 1675

Frequently Asked Questions about Rehear

What does "Rehear" mean?

"Rehear" means to hear again or anew especially judicially. As a verb, it is defined as: to hear again or anew especially judicially.

What is another word for "Rehear"?

Other words for "Rehear" include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine and reexplore. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rehear" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rehear"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rehear". Common alternatives include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink and review.

What is the opposite of "Rehear"?

Antonyms of "Rehear" include assert, defend, maintain and uphold.

Is "Rehear" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rehear" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rehear"?

"Rehear" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈhir/ and divided into syllables as re·hear.

What is the origin of the word "Rehear"?

First known use: 1675.

What is another word for "Rehear" meaning "as in reexamine, reconsider"?

When "Rehear" (verb) means as in reexamine, reconsider, synonyms include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine and reevaluate. Opposites in this sense include assert, defend, maintain and uphold.