give out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To utter, publish; to announce, proclaim, report.
  2. To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing.
  3. To send forth, emit; to cause to be sent forth.
  4. To put forth, utter (prayers).
  5. To issue; to distribute.
  6. To cease functioning in some way.
  7. To desist.
  8. To desist through exhaustion of strength or patience.
  9. To break down, get out of order, fail.
  10. To run short, come to an end.
  11. To complain, sulk, chastise.
  12. To pretend or act as if something is true.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

give out gives out giving out gave out given out

Etymology

Cognate with German ausgeben (“spend, pay, output”).

Derived words

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