to give off: to release, to produce, to release Examples of TO GIVE OFF When water boils, it gives off stream. The flowers in this garden give off a strange odor.

to point out: to show, to indicate, to bring to one’s attention Examples of POINT OUT “I thought it was important for me to point out your mistake in this equation,” the math professor told his student. Because it was my first day on the job, I didn’t want to point out things I thought…

to look down on: to feel superior to, to think of someone as less important Examples of TO LOOK DOWN ON People who are in positions of power should be careful not to look down on those who work for them. A lot of people look down on us because we’re homeless,” she says.

to pick out: to choose, to select Examples of PICK OUT I took Gregory to the mall to pick out his first suit for the ceremony. I’m so happy! How did you manage to pick out the perfect ring?

to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain) Examples of TO MAKE SURE We need to make sure that our files are in order. We’re going to make sure that this is the best meal you’ll have in the entire city.

to throw away: to discard, to dispose of Examples of THROW AWAY We’re having leftovers tonight because George can’t bear to throw away food. I didn’t want to throw away the old suit because it might have been possible to donate it to a homeless shelter.