give out

verb

gave out; given out; giving out; gives out

transitive verb

1
a
: declare, publish
giving out that the doctor … required a few days of complete restCharles Dickens
b
: to read aloud the words of (a hymn or psalm) for congregational singing
2
: emit
gave out a constant hum
3
: issue
gave out new uniforms

intransitive verb

1
2
: to become exhausted : collapse

Examples of give out in a Sentence

that's information that I'm not prepared to give out this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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That judge then gives out the best in show and reserve best in show. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025 Musgrove’s elbow dogged him over the summer, too, and after posting a 2.15 ERA over nine starts after his last return from the injured list, the ligament finally gave out in Game 2 of the NL Wild-Card Series against the Braves, ending his season. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 The city of Jordan dedicated usages for its nearly $300,000 in public safety aid given out by the state last year. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The 67th Grammy Awards have wrapped from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the bulk of the trophies having been given out beforehand at the Premiere Ceremony at Los Angeles Convention Center. Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for give out 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of give out was in the 14th century

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“Give out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

give out

verb
1
2
: to become exhausted : collapse
3
4
: to pass out : issue
give out the new books

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