give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off

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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Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of give off was in 1831

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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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