verhoord

In a sentence

• De getuige werd door de politie verhoord.

  The witness was interrogated by the police.

  Here, "verhoord" is used in the context of conducting an official interrogation or questioning.

• Mijn gebeden zijn eindelijk verhoord.

  My prayers have finally been answered.

  Here, "verhoord" means that wishes or prayers have been fulfilled or addressed.

• De geschillen tussen de partijen zijn verhoord door de mediator.

  The disputes between the parties have been addressed by the mediator.

  Here, "verhoord" implies that concerns or disputes were listened to and addressed.