gave off

VERB

discharge

Synonyms

WEAK

beam belch effuse emanate emit exhale exude flow give forth issue pour produce radiate release send out smell of throw out vent void

VERB

discharge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emanate emit exhale exude radiate

WEAK

beam belch effuse flow give forth give out issue pour produce release send out smell of throw out vent void

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal

Example Sentences

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The way the men were sitting, they gave off the impression that they’d done their job, they’d done what was right for the community.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

An unpopular choice, some fans felt he gave off a superior air.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

It arrived at a time when “hackers” and “black boxes” were still terms that gave off a sexy frisson.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Instead, as Smith and McAdoo met the media in their respective cities Thursday, they gave off the vibe of a mutual admiration society.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022

They swarmed under my skin and gave off peculiar vibrations.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson