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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

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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Not only has the actor scored rave reviews for his portrayal of the character in the movie musical adaptation of Wicked, but the Bridgerton star, 37, exudes charisma and sexiness — as seen on the cover of PEOPLE's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive issue. Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 With more discreet display windows compared to the previous iteration, the store exudes a natural sense of privacy. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 Ann Miletti exudes poise and confidence talking about stocks, company quarterly earnings and trends in the economy on national television. Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 19 Nov. 2025 The home exudes timeless charm, according to the property listing. Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 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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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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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