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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According to Resy, the dining room immediately gives off a warm yet buzzy feeling. Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Tonsil stones give off an unpleasant smell due to the sulfur compounds emitted by the bacteria living on them, explains Klenoff. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 Designers traditionally present themselves in public as preening demigods or fussy, difficult eccentrics, but neither is the vibe that Porte Jacquemus gives off. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 The bulbs give off a warm, moderately bright light to create a nice ambiance for your dusky dinners, aperitivos al fresco, and summertime gatherings. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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