hear of

They wouldn't hear of my going before.

Your father will be happy to hear of this remarkable improvement.

I never want to see the cart, or to hear of it, again.

On hearing of her plan to purchase rolls for the grandmother every day, the grandfather reluctantly consented.

I was shocked to hear of your wife's illness.

Now whenever I hear of a friend who's lost a loved one, I no longer call with the polite offer, 'If there's anything I can do…' Instead I try to think of one specific task that suits that man's need, like taking the dog to the boarding kennel, or house sitting during the funeral.