Meaning of give off in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    give off

    Definitions

    1. have as a by-product

    Examples

    • « The big cities gave off so many wonderful American qualities »
  2. 2. give off, send forth, or discharge

    Examples

    • « as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. »
    • « The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits »

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  • « When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. »
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  • « I'm only wanted by directors for the image I give off, and it makes me angry. I always wanted to be an actor and not a beauty pageant winner. »
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  • « But I'm not like sad, depressed miserable person. I guess sometimes I give off that impression. »
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