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give off

2 syllables

Quick answer

As a verb, give off means have as a by-product.

Meanings of give off

2 meanings

Have as a by-product
“The big cities gave off so many wonderful American qualities”
Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.weather
“The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits”
Similar: emit, give out

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verb: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or…