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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They’re topped with pink chrome powder that gives off a golden-hour glow. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask, specifically, gives off a natural aroma from the fruit extract and pineapple water in the formula. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure. ABC News, 1 July 2026 The relaxed, slightly slouchy silhouette gives off an effortlessly cool vibe while offering a soft, breathable feel and costing up to 75 percent less than similar styles at Anthropologie and Eileen Fisher, as Quince points out. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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