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

Certain types of plastic storage boxes and bags give off fumes that affect fabrics. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Slightly bigger than the traditional Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, but not too oversized, the 36 version doesn’t give off capacious commuter bag vibes. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Styled with a ruffled blouse, balloon pants will start to give off a more earthy, free-spirited feel. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026

Earth’s surface is warmed by the Sun and gives off infrared light, which is invisible to your eyes. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 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