How to Use give off in a Sentence

give off

verb
  • The tone of the pants gave off a dusty gold hue.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Dogs with white coats and blue eyes can even give off a red glow.
    — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • Plant them with chives, which give off an oniony odor that pests don’t like.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Testers found the lights give off a soft, clear, pleasing light.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The resinous buds give off a fragrance that gives rise to the name.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The lobster bisque is creamy, rich and does not give off a fishy taste.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • This scent is made from pure oud oil and gives off a spicy, leathery scent.
    — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 26 Apr. 2018
  • The weight of the lines vary, which gives off a sort of zig-zag pattern.
    — Jordan Culver, OrlandoSentinel.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Your stove and oven give off a lot of heat and can make your space even steamier.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 29 July 2022
  • Roses will give off signs when something is amiss.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But others just give off a feeling.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The bulbs light up in all directions and give off a pure white glow.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The crust is tangy and complex, giving off a soft snap when bent.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 27 Dec. 2019
  • For lucky stargazers, the full moon gave off a red or orange tint.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 June 2025
  • The object gave off some flames and smoke, but didn’t explode.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The good thing is, there are only a few outfits that give off that look.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 21 Aug. 2019
  • Smith gives off old-school coaching vibes – somewhat gruff and slow to warm.
    — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 12 Apr. 2018
  • They’re topped with pink chrome powder that gives off a golden-hour glow.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • 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
  • The still water gives off a blue light and is remarkably clear.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Throughout, black and white floor tiles give off kitchen-in-your-first-apartment vibes.
    — Emma Balter, Chron, 28 July 2022
  • 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
  • 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 building has a brick fireplace which gives off a sense of home and comfort.
    — Rachel Scaman, Aurora Beacon-News, 5 July 2018
  • Then add a flameless tea light in the center to give off an inviting glow.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And as the sun warms their needles, the pines give off their familiar scent.
    — Lawrence D Rosenblum, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2014
  • Oxygen gives off green colors, which are the most common.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • That's not to say corduroy pants with sneakers give off a mismatched look.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Its soft, gray-green leaves are edible and give off a minty fragrance.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The slouchy style of this genuine leather bag gives off that effortless cool look.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

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