give out

/ɡˈɪv ˈaʊt/

[verb]

to give out

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: give]

to distribute something among a group of individuals

synonyms : distribute

hand out

pass out

give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.

synonyms : emit

give off

antonyms : absorb

stop operating or functioning

synonyms : break

prove insufficient

synonyms : fail

run out

to make an announcement or convey information to a group of people, often with the intention of publicizing or disseminating the information more widely

to express discontent, annoyance, or disapproval towards someone or something in a persistent manner, often through complaints, criticism, or sulking

Examples

1. Very large electric rays can give out a shock of about 500 volts.

2. Izdihar volunteers used to give out 9,000 bags a day.

3. The baby gives out gifts.

4. The other one gives out drugs.