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 retro wood and copper design gives off vintage cool and fits easily into any living room setup. PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025 And that photosynthesis gives off a very specific wavelength of light. Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025 The overhead pendant light gives off a warm, ambient glow, and the desk lamp adds a pop of color in addition to focused lighting for reading and studying. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025 The rest is given off in the form of body heat, Adams said. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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