give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off
Synonyms of give offnext

transitive verb

1
: to send out as a branch
2
: emit
gave off an unpleasant smell

intransitive verb

: to branch off

Examples of give off in a Sentence

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Ayo Edebiri gives off cool-girl energy in a black leather jacket and black Chanel shades in New York City on April 24. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 For example, installing river rock or gravel in the missing sections is an easier alternative that will give off a cottagecore look. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 But McCoy has a recent enough injury history to give off Jonathon Brooks vibes. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 All of these fruits give off lots of ethylene gas, which can cause lemons in their vicinity to spoil faster. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of give off was in 1828

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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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