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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It’s not specifically approved for pregnancy vomiting, so it’s technically given off-label. Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026 But others just give off a feeling. Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026 Try this gold French tip design that gives off a regal touch in a simple to recreate mani. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 This team is full of likeable players who don’t give off an aura of entitlement, unlike recent Sox players like Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly and Yasmani Grandal. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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