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 color gives off a two-tone effect, changing its appearance between a cloudy silver under direct light and a subtle, barely-there baby blue under indirect light. PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025 Human activities, from powering cars and appliances to simply existing (think body heat), give off what’s called anthropogenic heat. Ula Chrobak, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025 Sometimes, when someone gives off such a serious impression, inverting this is the most amusing thing to do. Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 In my humble opinion, everything gives off major cottagecore vibes and is perfect for those who love soft, muted neutral colors. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 11 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 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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