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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This can cause those magnetic fields to collide and release energetic particles close to the speed of light, giving off bright bursts of radiation that are ejected outward, similar to that of a solar flare from the sun, Yusef-Zadeh says. Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025 Well, his game gives off Cale Makar vibes, and yet his focus remains on his obligation to teammates, not his future 15-year pro career. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025 The resinous buds give off a fragrance that gives rise to the name. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025 Cher wrapped hers so the ends draped on top of her black puffer jacket to give off a snuggly vibe. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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