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

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

Examples of exude in a Sentence

Pine trees exude a sticky substance.

The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Aged forty-two, Caillebotte is here a picture of bourgeois well-being and vitality, exuding masculine confidence and self-possession. —James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025

This breathable cotton dress from Banana Republic is a great travel style during warmer months, exuding effortless elegance through its tiered skirt, classic V-neck, and easy sleeveless silhouette. —Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025

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Building strong investor relationships, anticipating objections and exuding confidence help establish credibility and secure funding. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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