exude

verb ex·ude \ ig-ˈzüd \

Definition of exude

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

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Examples of exude in a Sentence

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

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Some of the callers are panicking; others exude a strange serenity.

— matt sedensky, The Seattle Times, "‘Hell’s breaking loose’: A 911 center under siege by Harvey," 30 Aug. 2017
Arsenal are a very successful club, but the Emirates doesn’t exude history to me.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "After Hillsborough, the Premier League and seven World Cups, Alan Green writes a new chapter of his story in Atlanta," 26 Aug. 2017
Deutsche Bank’s twin-towered headquarters in Frankfurt exudes the polished minimalism of classic German design.

— edward robinson, Bloomberg.com, "Can John Cryan Save Deutsche Bank From Itself?," 25 July 2017
The song is Cole at his best, exuding candor and vulnerability without didacticism.

— andrew gospe, The Seattle Times, "J. Cole has stories to tell at Seattle’s KeyArena," 11 July 2017
Meanwhile, on the east side of Milwaukee, longtime season ticket holder Roger Quindel exudes a mix of optimism about the team's rebuilding efforts and frustration at the price increase for his seats in the Bucks' new arena.

— james b. nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "It's sticker shock vs. enhanced experience as Milwaukee Bucks pitch season ticket plans," 11 July 2017
As Peter, Holland exudes a sense of boyish wonder even more boyishly wondrous than that of his predecessors.

— christopher orr, The Atlantic, "Spider-Man: Homecoming Is One of the Best Superhero Movies in Years," 6 July 2017
The comfy cabin, finished with the company’s signature Takumi craftsmanship, exudes a welcome un-Lexus edginess.

— star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "An Exuberant Spirit: The all-new Lexus LC 500 exudes luxurious edginess," 5 July 2017
At Dior, Hadid’s coifed updo exuded polish, the retro rake-back centering on a slight bouffant and faux bangs pushed gracefully to one side.

— calin van paris, Vogue, "Bella Hadid Changes Up Her Bob 5 Times in Paris," 5 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of exude

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

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First Known Use: 1574

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exude Synonyms

Synonyms

bleed, ooze, percolate, seep, strain, sweat, transude, weep

Related Words

dribble, drip, trickle; discharge, emit, give off, vent; emanate, flow, spring

Near Antonyms

flood, gush, pour, stream, surge

EXUDE Defined for English Language Learners

exude

verb

Definition of exude for English Language Learners

: 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

verb ex·ude \ ig-ˈzüd \

medical Definition of exude

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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