Exude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Exude is a verb meaning (transitive) To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out.
Meaning
(transitive) To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To flow out through the pores.
- (transitive) To give off or radiate a certain quality or emotion, often strongly.
Example Sentences
Wearing that suit, Jasper just exudes class.
There are five hundred and fifty-five trees, and they exude the sweetest odours
The molten glass exudes into the space outside the outer crucible, and a filament is pulled from the exudant to form a cored glass fiber.
Word Forms
- exudes
- exuding
- exuded
Synonyms for exude
Depending on context, synonyms include ooze, exudate, transude.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transude, exudate, ooze, spew, reek, secrete.
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