To give out Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. . (a) To utter publicly; to report; to announce or declare.

   One that gives out himself Prince Florizel.

   Shak.

   Give out you are of Epidamnum. Shak.

   (b) To send out; to emit; to distribute; as, a substance gives out steam or odors.

Definitions

1. . (a) To expend all one's strength. Hence: (b) To cease from exertion; to fail; to be exhausted; as, my feet being to give out; the flour has given out.