give out

verb

gave out; given out; giving out; gives out

transitive verb

1

a

: declare, publish

… giving out that the doctor … required a few days of complete rest.

—Charles Dickens

b

: to read aloud the words of (a hymn or psalm) for congregational singing

2

: emit

gave out a constant hum

3

: issue

gave out new uniforms

intransitive verb

1

: break down, fail

2

: to become exhausted : collapse

Synonyms of give out

• announce
• publish
• declare
• run with
• proclaim
• post
• advertise

Examples of give out in a Sentence

that's information that I'm not prepared to give out

this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes

Recent Examples on the Web

In one example, Muse has read a user’s text messages and given out another’s home address without the users’ knowledge. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Consequently, roughly 71 percent expressed regret over previously giving out their real phone numbers to businesses and online platforms. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Trump in early October publicly gave out Cotton's cellphone number in a dramatic attempt to pressure the senator to change his mind. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

The trio even gave out a Christmas card from the household to teammates. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Rhymes for give out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

give out

verb

1

: emit sense 1

2

: to become exhausted : collapse

3

: break down sense 1

4

: to pass out : issue

give out the new books