hear from
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To hear from someone is to receive communication from them—a letter, call, text, or other contact: I haven't heard from my brother in months.
The phrase often implies awaited or expected contact: Let me know when you hear from the hiring manager.
To hear from can also mean to receive a response or reaction: You'll be hearing from my lawyer.
Transmitted communication
- emailDigital written communication
- phone callRemote voice conversation
- letterWritten symbol or message
- textWritten or printed words
voicemail · notification · reply · response · callback · reach out · get back · touch base
New version or information
- wordLinguistic meaning unit
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- reportFormal written findings
- informationKnowledge about something
status · developments · progress · outcome · results · verdict · decision · confirmation
Establish contact again
- long-lostAbsent for ages
- old friendLong-established companion
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
- catch upReach someone ahead
out of the blue · years later · childhood friend · former colleague · ex · hometown
Remaining in expectation
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- hopingDesiring with expectation
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- eagerIntensely wanting something
anxious · suspense · impatient · wondering · checking · refreshing · countdown · overdue
At the end
- at lastAfter prolonged waiting
- thank goodnessRelief exclamation
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- aliveHaving current existence
safe · okay · sigh of relief · closure · peace of mind · good news · all clear · accounted for
message
Transmitted communication
- emailDigital written communication
- phone callRemote voice conversation
- letterWritten symbol or message
text · voicemail · notification · reply · response · callback · reach out · get back · touch base · check in
update
New version or information
- wordLinguistic meaning unit
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- reportFormal written findings
information · status · developments · progress · outcome · results · verdict · decision · confirmation · details
reconnect
Establish contact again
- long-lostAbsent for ages
- old friendLong-established companion
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
catch up · out of the blue · years later · childhood friend · former colleague · ex · hometown
waiting
Remaining in expectation
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- hopingDesiring with expectation
- longingIntense, persistent desire
eager · anxious · suspense · impatient · wondering · checking · refreshing · countdown · overdue · finally
finally
At the end
- at lastAfter prolonged waiting
- thank goodnessRelief exclamation
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
alive · safe · okay · sigh of relief · closure · peace of mind · good news · all clear · accounted for