give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off

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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Butter gives off indulgent, comforting and inviting feelings through its modern and energizing yellow that invites makers to savor the moment. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025 The capsule also gives off a vibe of champions, which is why Hopkins has an eye on his collection for his Super Bowl 'fit. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Interestingly, many babies give off white auras due to their innocence and lack of connection to the material world. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 All of which gives off a horribly modern stink, worthy of Tarantino—or, indeed, of G.T.A., where the agony of dying is no more than a passing inconvenience. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for give off 

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of give off was in 1831

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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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