[General] Give out or give away

[Unregistered]

In a TV entertainment show, the host wants to stage a draw for selecting a grand prize winner, who will get a diamond necklace.

The host may say: we have a very nice prize to give out tonight, or we have a very nice prize to give away tonight.

Which sounds better? I would choose 'give away'. Is 'give out' a good choice?

Thank you.

 

[2006]

In a TV entertainment show, the host wants to stage a draw for selecting a grand prize winner, who will get a diamond necklace.

The host may say: we have a very nice prize to give out tonight, or we have a very nice prize to give away tonight.

Which sounds better? I would choose 'give away'. Is 'give out' a good choice? no

Thank you.

"give away" is correct for giving something, such as a prize or donation, without money being paid to receive the item.