give out

verb

gave out; given out; giving out; gives out
Synonyms of give outnext

transitive verb

1
a
: declare, publish
… giving out that the doctor … required a few days of complete rest.—Charles Dickens
b
: to read aloud the words of (a hymn or psalm) for congregational singing
2
: emit
gave out a constant hum
3
: issue
gave out new uniforms

intransitive verb

1
: break down, fail
2
: to become exhausted : collapse

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Examples of give out in a Sentence

that's information that I'm not prepared to give out this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes
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Kerr said the best approach would be to continue to promote the use of test strips while also continuing to give out lifesaving medications like naloxone. — Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 The honors will be given out at the HollyShorts opening night award ceremony on August 13. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 About half have already been given out through partner organizations like Welcome House, Brighton Center, Fiesta, Lincoln-Grant Scholar House and Be Concerned. — Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2026 Haywood, of course, adds that Cinemark gives out extra popcorn to guests buying certain buckets to ensure that no one leaves the theater on an empty stomach. — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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The first known use of give out was in the 14th century

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give out

verb
1
: emit sense 1
2
: to become exhausted : collapse
3
: break down sense 1
4
: to pass out : issue
give out the new books

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