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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Without a star, a lone planet gives off almost no visible light and leaves no obvious signal for telescopes to track. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026 Both pants boast a wide-leg design, medium-wash color, and functional belt loops to really give off the jeans illusion, but the Amazon pair features an elastic back waistband for optimal stretch and comfort. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 What about building that crackling, impressive looking fire that is giving off hardly any heat at all? Simon Heptinstall december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025 It’s made in Turkey from 100% Turkish cotton, and features a luxurious, textured waffle weave that gives off seriously cozy vibes. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 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 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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