verb
exude
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verb
1
To slowly ooze or seep out, especially of liquid or moisture.
"The wound continued to exude a small amount of fluid."
2
To display a quality or emotion very noticeably.
"The new manager exudes confidence in every meeting."
"The old house exudes charm from every corner."
How to Use Exude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo ooze out physically, or to clearly radiate a quality like confidence or charm.
Common pairings
exude confidence
exude charm
exude warmth
Word Forms
exuded past tense, exudes singular
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Etymology
From Latin exsudare, "to sweat out" — from ex- ("out") + sudare ("to sweat").