How to Use give off in a Sentence

give off

verb

• The resinous buds give off a fragrance that gives rise to the name.
  — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
• The ovals harken to the dots on Mickey’s pants, and the whole thing gives off ear vibes.
  — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
• Dogs with white coats and blue eyes can even give off a red glow.
  — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
• The soldiers give off a smell that reminds me of coffins.
  — Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
• Testers found the lights give off a soft, clear, pleasing light.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Men in Kilts can’t help but give off echoes of a bygone era.
  — Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2021
• Both it and the swell shark are the only sharks known to give off a green glow when exposed to light.
  — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019
• The meat is in full contact with its serum, the liquid that the raw meat gives off, while wrapped up.
  — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 14 June 2018
• The bulbs light up in all directions and give off a pure white glow.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Your stove and oven give off a lot of heat and can make your space even steamier.
  — Korin Miller, SELF, 29 July 2022
• The crust is tangy and complex, giving off a soft snap when bent.
  — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 27 Dec. 2019
• This scent is made from pure oud oil and gives off a spicy, leathery scent.
  — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 26 Apr. 2018
• There’s mystical overtones in what the vinyls give off, more than the songs.
  — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 July 2022
• Look for one that's under 2900 Kelvins—it'll give off warm white light.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023
• The good thing is, there are only a few outfits that give off that look.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 21 Aug. 2019
• The building has a brick fireplace which gives off a sense of home and comfort.
  — Rachel Scaman, Aurora Beacon-News, 5 July 2018
• And, most mys of all, light some candles or a fireplace to give off both light and heat.
  — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
• And at some times of day, the bright trim around the display can give off substantial glare due to the car’s glass roof.
  — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 19 July 2022
• Indeed, the bar does give off social club vibes, thanks to Philip Bischoff.
  — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
• That proved to be a reach, but Aiyuk gives off similar vibes as a weapon.
  — Jeremy Cluff, azcentral, 4 Dec. 2019
• While old-school brands can often give off a stuffy feel, that isn't the case with the French fashion house.
  — Glamour, 4 Aug. 2021
• Change Up the Scent The rich cinnamon smell the broom gives off can be overwhelming to some.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
• Cher wrapped hers so the ends draped on top of her black puffer jacket to give off a snuggly vibe.
  — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
• The Huskies, with Bouknight, give off the vibe that an offensive tear is coming.
  — Dom Amore, courant.com, 27 Feb. 2021
• The still water gives off a blue light and is remarkably clear.
  — William Thornton | [e-mail], al, 11 Aug. 2019
• Even the bike-friendly streets and love of beer all give off the German allure.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough and Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022
• The fireplace does give off a cozy orange glow, but the flames don’t look real at all.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2022
• Smith gives off old-school coaching vibes – somewhat gruff and slow to warm.
  — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 12 Apr. 2018
• Throughout, black and white floor tiles give off kitchen-in-your-first-apartment vibes.
  — Emma Balter, Chron, 28 July 2022
• Unlike a bird, the drone started to give off smoke, which scared off the surrounding tigers.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025