exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd How to pronounce exude (audio)
exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1
: to ooze out
2
: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

1
: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions
2
: to display conspicuously or abundantly
exudes charm

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance. The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
Recent Examples on the Web There will be formal versions of varsity jackets, short-sleeve suits that exude mature polish while keeping that sport undercurrent. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 19 June 2024 The hotel exuded subtle luxury and, more importantly, relaxation. Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 In the morning, the sky had cleared; the air was wet yet full of warmth, and the streets of downtown Wilmington exuded a palpable, homey Bidenosity, a rough-around-the-edges charm. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024 Crisp, lean and muscular, this viognier exudes the lush tropicality present in the grape, but presents enough acidity to balance out any inherent (or implied) cloyingness. Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for exude 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin exsudare, from ex- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exude was in 1574

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Cite this Entry

“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

exude

verb
ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd How to pronounce exude (audio)
exuded; exuding
1
: to discharge slowly through pores or cuts : ooze
exude sweat
2
: to give forth
brown eyes exuding confidence

Medical Definition

exude

verb
ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd How to pronounce exude (audio)
exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1
: to ooze out
2
: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions

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