Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Give Off.
Give Off - as a verb
Have as a by-product
Example: "The big cities gave off so many wonderful american qualities"
Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Example: "The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance."
"Some animals give off a strong odor as a defense mechanism."
"Certain types of bacteria give off a pungent smell."
"The body can give off a scent when sweating."
"The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance."