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.
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The dancer, actor, and artist exuded an illuminating energy that radiated throughout the entertainment industry. Essence, 10 Jan. 2025 Glen Powell in Giorgio Armani Nobody exuded cool-guy style better than Glen Powell, a best actor nominee for Netflix’s Hit Man. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025 But that wouldn’t work for NIL because excess resin can exude from under the mask during the stamping and interfere with the next imprint operation, resulting in defects. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025 There’s a sense of warmth found throughout Perle Mesta, a feeling that Robinson Park Studio wanted to exude as an homage to the restaurant’s namesake—the original Oklahoma City socialite Perle Mesta. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exude 

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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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