exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd 

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

Synonyms of exude

• drip
• ooze
• seep
• flow
• percolate
• weep
• bleed

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance.

The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its layered design exudes an inimitable, effortlessly luxurious cool, where classic and contemporary intertwine. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026

Trump has exuded confidence about the military campaign in brief phone interviews with reporters from Axios, ABC, NBC, CBS, The Atlantic, Fox News and other outlets. —Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026

Black mustard roots exude allelopathic compounds that prevent seeds of other plants, including natives, from germinating. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

Beyond their iconic coats, their ready-to-wear and accessory lines exude an aura of subtle luxury—understated yet meticulously crafted. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for exude

• accrued
• allude
• collude
• conclude
• construed
• debuted
• delude
• elude
• endued
• ensued
• eschewed
• etude

Kids Definition

exude

verb

ex·​ude ig-ˈzüd 

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 

exuded; exuding

intransitive verb

1

: to ooze out

2

: to undergo diffusion

transitive verb

: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions