give out

verb

gave out; given out; giving out; gives out

transitive verb

1

a

: declare, publish

… giving out that the doctor … required a few days of complete rest.

—Charles Dickens

b

: to read aloud the words of (a hymn or psalm) for congregational singing

2

: emit

gave out a constant hum

3

: issue

gave out new uniforms

intransitive verb

1

: break down, fail

2

: to become exhausted : collapse

Synonyms of give out

• announce
• publish
• declare
• run with
• proclaim
• post
• advertise

Examples of give out in a Sentence

that's information that I'm not prepared to give out

this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes

Recent Examples on the Web

Prior to Trump’s remarks, there were some awkward moments onstage as annual awards were given out, including to some journalists behind investigations of the president. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Every year Latino journalists from all over the country come together to learn some new reporting skills, court potential employees, show off new products and give out an appalling amount of tote bags. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

These are some of the feats of the latest recipients of the Fields Medal, the most prestigious prize in mathematics, given out only every four years to researchers under the age of 40. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 23 July 2026

These were given out at the 50th birthday celebration/TGR Foundation event Woods hosted in January. — David Betancourt, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Rhymes for give out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

give out

verb

1

: emit sense 1

2

: to become exhausted : collapse

3

: break down sense 1

4

: to pass out : issue

give out the new books