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

Recent Examples on the Web

As Mikey, Fred Hechinger gives off young Tobey Maguire vibes, and the movie uses that aura with compelling poignance. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

These plants give off a pungent odor that is great for keeping pests away. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

On the flip side, a distressed barn wood frame gives off an organic, Craftsman-style vibe in a warm walnut tone. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

The matte black paint that covers the exterior of the building, once a Nike office complex, does not give off a cozy vibe, either. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for give off

• cerenkov
• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff

Kids Definition

give off

verb

: emit sense 1a

gave off a sweet smell