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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According to Our Blood Institute, people with higher metabolic rates give off more CO₂, which attracts mosquitoes. Ryan Brennan may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026 Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish. Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 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, 28 Apr. 2026 Whidby gives off the small-town feel similar to that of coastal Maine, and Orcas Island has the kind of views usually reserved for a Microsoft screensaver. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 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 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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