gives, gave, given, giving
to give off
phrasal verb
Emit a smell, light, or heat
- 1The flowers give off a pleasant scent.
- 2The lamp gives off a warm glow.
When something gives off a smell, light, or heat, it means that it releases that smell, light, or heat into the air. For example, a flower gives off a pleasant smell, a lamp gives off light, and a fire gives off heat.
When something gives off a smell, remember that it is actively releasing that scent. To help remember, think of it like a gift - the object is giving off something for you to experience.
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at a car showroom
The New Car Smell
Frank
This new model really gives off a fresh scent, doesn't it?
Timothy
Yeah, it's that new car smell. It's quite appealing.
Frank
And the interior lights give off a nice warm glow.
Timothy
Absolutely, it makes the whole experience feel more inviting.
at the town hall
The Scent of Fresh Paint
Ashley
Wow, the new paint really gives off a strong smell, doesn't it?
Edward
Yeah, it's quite noticeable as soon as you walk in.
Ashley
I hope it fades soon; it's a bit overwhelming.
Edward
I'm sure it will; fresh paint always does that at first.
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Similar to "to give off":
- 1emit
- 2release