GIVE OFF Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

give off

verb

Definition of give off

as in to emit

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Recent Examples of give off Certain types of plastic storage boxes and bags give off fumes that affect fabrics. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Slightly bigger than the traditional Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, but not too oversized, the 36 version doesn’t give off capacious commuter bag vibes. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Styled with a ruffled blouse, balloon pants will start to give off a more earthy, free-spirited feel. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026 Such a structure would inevitably give off waste heat detectable as infrared radiation, so scientists have theorized that looking for that byproduct could be a viable method for searching for extraterrestrial life. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off

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The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Many objects that originally emitted visible light are now brightest in the infrared.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of emit

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Boy Michael Diamond is hurting inside and ready to vent his truth.

— Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has vented his fury at the BBC over its handling of his Strictly Come Dancing exit following a clash with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of vent

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For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Millions of people across the floodplains of the Indian subcontinent depend on the water that flows downstream.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

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Although the emergency room remains a safety net, my patient was reluctant to go, knowing he might be discharged with a bill if not deemed sick enough for admission.

— Benjamin I. Lee, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
Though Jackson discharged hundreds of largely incapacitated patients into homes chosen, and sometimes owned, by Solano, there is little evidence that the hospital engaged in any meaningful, routine oversight.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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