1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

give off

verb

Definition of give offnext
as in to emit

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of give off The mood the girls give off feels like their bold generation of girly pop, which also gives off this youthful, confident charm. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for give off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
  1. emit
  2. vent
  3. drip
  4. flow
  5. discharge
  6. trickle
Verb
  • Neutral hydrogen emits a faint radio signal that astronomers call the 21-centimeter line.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If the threat persists, the snake may bite its opponent, coil around it, and emit a foul-smelling secretion from its anal glands.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of emit
Verb
  • When asked about the conversation by internal affairs, the report said, McKay told investigators that the conversation started with Burgos venting about an applicant, but acknowledged that it should not have been allowed to continue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of vent
Verb
  • The batter will drip down into the base of the machine, making a big mess to cleanup afterward.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
  • She’s gutted, her insides ripped out, and hung from a tree in the yard, dripping with blood.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • When local issues become national issues Nationalization does not only flow from Washington down.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Prices for most types of petroleum products have gone up since the war with Iran began in late February, amid limits on how much could flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Ortega previously pleaded guilty to carjacking and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
    — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • On the west side of the property, which Fort Worth owns, there are tanks and other equipment for receiving, clarifying and treating wastewater before it is discharged into the nearby West Fork of the Trinity River.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of discharge
Verb
  • Challenges to General Assembly incumbents fell flat Anti-incumbent sentiment didn't trickle down to the General Assembly, where the small number of incumbents facing primary challenges all held on to their seats.
    — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The repercussions would reshape the signature shoe business and later trickle into other areas.
    — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of trickle

Browse Nearby Words

give of
give off
give one's word
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of facsimile

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
funny guinea pig in glasses reading a book
Challenging Words You Should Know Vol 2 Words to the wise
See All