Give off
verb
To produce or emit something such as light, heat, smell, or sound.
The lamp gives off a soft light.
Often appears as...
- give off light
- give off heat
verb
To reveal something unintentionally, such as a feeling or attitude.
He gives off a feeling of confidence.
Often appears as...
- give off confidence
- give off an impression
verb
To produce or emit something such as light, heat, smell, or sound.
The lamp gives off a soft light.
Often appears as...
- give off light
- give off heat
verb
To reveal something unintentionally, such as a feeling or attitude.
He gives off a feeling of confidence.
Often appears as...
- give off confidence
- give off an impression
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensations
Used for tangible emissions that can be sensed, like warmth from a fire.
The fire pit gives off enough heat to keep us warm.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Variation
Can describe varying levels of emissions, from faint to strong.
The scented candle gives off a gentle fragrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Sources
The source of the emission might not always be visible or apparent.
Something in the room is giving off a strange noise.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensations
Used for tangible emissions that can be sensed, like warmth from a fire.
The fire pit gives off enough heat to keep us warm.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Variation
Can describe varying levels of emissions, from faint to strong.
The scented candle gives off a gentle fragrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Sources
The source of the emission might not always be visible or apparent.
Something in the room is giving off a strange noise.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensations
Used for tangible emissions that can be sensed, like warmth from a fire.
The fire pit gives off enough heat to keep us warm.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Variation
Can describe varying levels of emissions, from faint to strong.
The scented candle gives off a gentle fragrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Sources
The source of the emission might not always be visible or apparent.
Something in the room is giving off a strange noise.
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