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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The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025 Avila, a Concord resident, was simply going about her business, and gave off no indication that anything was amiss. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 The headlight and red side marker lights, however, are pretty bright and give off a real Close Encounters of the Third Kind vibe. New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025 Whether hung from a pendant cord or used as a floor lamp shade, the collapsible paper shade gives off a diffused, ambient glow. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give off

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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