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

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Mike Mayo, who leads large-cap bank research at Wells Fargo, says John Waldron gives off the affect of an English Lit professor from the Midwest. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Also avoid storing bird seed in a crowded area or near appliances that give off humidity such as water heaters or washers and dryers. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

The long sleeves provide coverage for chilly temps, and the fabric gives off a subtle but playful sheen. — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 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