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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Real estate agent Jane Katz agrees, noting that homes that don’t give off good vibes won’t appear to be a new start in a fresh, new home. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 All in all, this is a fun fragrance that gives off a carefree, feminine vibe. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025 Even the sets and costumes, all designed to mirror the visual plushness of the 1937 cartoon, give off less of a Magic-Kingdom-come to-life vibe and more of just Big Ren Faire Energy. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025 At a City Hall news conference after the meeting, Johnson gave off a bullish outlook on the outcome of the CTU contract and his borrowing plan. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

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