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

Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025

Taper Candles There’s no traditional Christmas tablescape without a bevy of romantic taper candles to give off a warm glow at night and elegant flair during the day. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

This one, boasting tight rows of eucalyptus and olive leaves, gives off a bohemian look, something a bit more laid-back than the cold-weather heavy cedars or pines. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025

The Inn at Stonecliffe Mackinac Island, Michigan Open seasonally from late April through October, The Inn at Stonecliffe gives off all-American vacation vibes. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

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