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exude


ex·ude

verb \ig-ˈzüd\
ex·ud·edex·ud·ing

Definition of EXUDE

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

  1. Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
  2. The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

Origin of EXUDE

Latin exsudare, from ex- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat
First Known Use: 1574

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