hear, hear

Parliamentary shout of support

Hear, hear is an exclamation of agreement or approval, typically shouted during speeches or debates: The senator called for reform, and her colleagues responded with cries of "Hear, hear!".

The phrase originated as a call for others to listen—"hear him, hear him"—but now simply signals enthusiastic endorsement of what someone has just said.

acclamation

applause

Collective hand-clapping approval

cheersCasual toast or farewell
ovationExtended audience applause
bravoAcclaim for performers

acclaim · kudos · salute · tribute · commendation · praise · appreciation · huzzah · hooray · standing ovation

agreement

assent

Formal expression of approval

concurrenceState of agreeing
approvalFavorable opinion given
endorsementFormal expression of support

affirmation · amen · indeed · precisely · exactly · seconded · ratification · consent · yes · right

parliamentary

seconded

Formally supported another's motion

motionChange in position
debateFormal argument on issues
speakerOne who talks

floor · chamber · session · vote · resolution · quorum · proceedings · order · proposal · assembly

Opposites

agreement/endorsement

hear, hearboo

Shout to startle or jeer

shame · rubbish · nonsense · no way · balderdash

rhetorical engagement

hear, hearsit down

Lower onto a surface

shut up · silence · out of order · be quiet · order

Family

hear, hears, heard, hearing, hearings, hearer, hearers, overhear, overhears

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G