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

Recent Examples on the Web Denver has the right one in Payton, an unforgiving leader who gives off Mike Shanahan vibes with his pursuit of excellence. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024 Acqua di Gio gives off a sensual blend of bergamot and bourbon at 25% off, and A Hold on Me has sweet notes of tiger lily and berries and is discounted by 40%. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 Typically made from amber glass to resemble a shell pattern, tortoiseshell lamps give off soft, warm-toned light. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 The essay’s many short, declarative sentences gave off a punchy, defiant vibe. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of give off was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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