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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Wall Street is giving off mixed signals about Tesla Inc. Jordan Fitzgerald, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026 Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 The tastefully tropical decor gives off a retro, Riviera-like ambiance. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 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 29 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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