give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off
Synonyms of give offnext

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 real standout, though, is the navy Zaful Satin Pants, which feel silky-smooth on your skin while giving off a ready-to-hit-the-town look. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Although a button-down shirt traditionally gives off an air of menswear, these flowy, romantic styles have a softer feel. Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026 Once considered a place to run to, not run from, Colorado has started giving off a different vibe. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026 Without a star, a lone planet gives off almost no visible light and leaves no obvious signal for telescopes to track. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of give off was in 1828

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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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