GIVE OFF Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

give off

verb

Definition of give off

as in to emit

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Spence, who pleaded guilty to assault in aid of racketeering and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, could face between 24 and 27-and-a-half years behind bars.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026
The approach works by controlling how oxygen reacts inside the battery during charging and discharging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of discharge

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