give out

verb

gave out; given out; giving out; gives out

transitive verb

1
a
: declare, publish
giving out that the doctor … required a few days of complete restCharles 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
2
: to become exhausted : collapse

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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This season, presumably partly in response to Grand Slam Track, the Diamond League have upped the prize money, giving out a total of over $9million, with top prizes of $50,000 for winning events throughout the season and $100,000 in the final. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 When the Royals play host to the Cleveland Guardians on July 25, the team will be giving out free T-shirts to fans. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 So judges are not giving out political decisions but are acting because people transgress the law. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025 The Cowboys gave out massive extensions to both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in 2024, and now Parsons is due up for a massive deal. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give out

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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“Give out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20out. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

give out

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

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