EXUDE


Meaning of EXUDE in English

igˈzüd, eg- sometimes ikˈsüd or ekˈsüd or -gzˈyüd or -ksˈyüd verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin exsudare, exudare, from ex- ex- (I) + sudare to sweat — more at sweat

intransitive verb

1.

a. : to ooze out slowly in small drops through openings (as pores) : emerge like drops of sweat

beads of moisture exuding from the clammy walls

b. : to flow slowly out : issue slowly forth

a sticky substance exuded from the end of the cut branch

2. : to undergo diffusion (as of an odor) : emanate

an air of respectability exuded from them

transitive verb

1.

a. : to discharge slowly in small drops through openings : cause to ooze out or to emerge like drops of sweat

pine trees exuding resin

b. : to cause to flow slowly out

tar was exuded through the cracks

2. : to cause (as a vapor or odor) to spread out in all directions

the bubbling stew exuded a delicious aroma

: diffuse : breathe forth : give off

exuding the charm which is held to be Irish — John Mason Brown

a voice that exudes confidence — Vance Packard

: exhale

shawls … exude the odor of moth balls — John Steinbeck

Synonyms: see emit

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