exude

ex·ude | \ ig-ˈzüd

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exuded; exuding

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

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Examples of exude in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Mahomes and Garoppolo both exude genuine humility, not at all interested in wading in their own glory. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "Super Bowl QBs Garoppolo and Mahomes — different paths to the top of the NFL," 1 Feb. 2020 Paired with natural full lashes, a dusty rose lip, and Mai's natural glow, the Best R&B album nominee exuded glamour with her monochromatic color statement. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Inside Ella Mai’s Glam Session for the Grammys," 27 Jan. 2020 McMillan also saw firsthand the competitiveness that the Bryant, an 18-time All-Star and five-time NBA championship, exuded on the court. — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, "Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts, Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan react to the death of Kobe Bryant: ‘He’ll be mourned around the world tonight’," 27 Jan. 2020 Similar to the last year's look, Ariana's gown tonight is also strapless, layered, and exudes super glam vibes. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "Ariana Grande Walks the 2020 Grammy Red Carpet In a Gown That Looks Really Familiar," 27 Jan. 2020 In addition to the beachy touches, the house exudes a neutral color scheme that boasts pops of color with decor and furnishings reflecting traditional, contemporary and bohemian vibes. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "A butterfly garden and cake studio are part of teachers’ downsized dream home in Gilbert. Take a look," 23 Jan. 2020 Find a comfortable work environment After landing a new job where my manager and colleagues exuded positivity and offered encouraging words, my performance sharply improved. — Bonnie Azoulay, Health.com, "How to Talk About Your Mental Illness at Work," 16 Dec. 2019 What’s more, their respective personas exuded artifice. — Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, "The Profane Originality of Robert Evans, Hollywood's Most Unapologetic Gatsby," 2 Nov. 2019 With games to come for both sides at the weekend, the quality dipped drastically in the second half, as neither side were hell-bent on over-exuding themselves on the slippery surface. — SI.com, "Germany 2-2 Argentina: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Youthful Die Mannschaft Surrender 2-Goal Lead," 9 Oct. 2019

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13 Feb 2020

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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 25 Feb. 2020.

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More Definitions for exude

exude

verb

English Language Learners Definition of exude

: to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly

: to flow out slowly

: to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly

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exude

ex·ude | \ ig-ˈzüd

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exuded; exuding

Medical Definition of exude

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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