exude

verb

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

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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Meghan Markle made a chic red carpet appearance on February 7, exuding Old Hollywood glamour in a solo appearance at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 The blooms exude a strong citrus fragrance. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 Most pages exude that unnerving queasiness which results from seeing a worrying lack of paragraph breaks in the foreseeable near future. Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026 This location exudes the same contemporary style the brand is known for. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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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