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
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Example Sentences
Pine trees exude a sticky substance. The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
Recent Examples on the Web Both of them exude the inner peace, self-confidence and sense of purpose that all parents wish for their children. 
Sheva Tauby, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Fofana’s debut is impressive — his characters exude life and the different voices stay with the reader long after the book has been shelved. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, the heroes of the long-running, mockumentary-style Canadian sitcom Trailer Park Boys exude Panglossian serenity from their jail cells. Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 The aesthetic choices exude a visual serenity that matches the story’s overall restrained tone. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 The home’s architecture and style already exude a welcoming feeling from the outside. Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Few dinosaurs exude the same mystique as Tyrannosaurus rex, but the tyrant lizard king that once roamed across North America might have been misunderstood. Katie Hunt, CNN, 28 Feb. 2022 Leaders exude confidence in decision-making and moving toward common goals. Melinda Fouts, Ph.d., Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Stefanski, of course, has no choice but to exude confidence and instill it in his players. cleveland, 27 July 2022 See More
Sheva Tauby, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Fofana’s debut is impressive — his characters exude life and the different voices stay with the reader long after the book has been shelved. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, the heroes of the long-running, mockumentary-style Canadian sitcom Trailer Park Boys exude Panglossian serenity from their jail cells. Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 The aesthetic choices exude a visual serenity that matches the story’s overall restrained tone. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 The home’s architecture and style already exude a welcoming feeling from the outside. Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Few dinosaurs exude the same mystique as Tyrannosaurus rex, but the tyrant lizard king that once roamed across North America might have been misunderstood. Katie Hunt, CNN, 28 Feb. 2022 Leaders exude confidence in decision-making and moving toward common goals. Melinda Fouts, Ph.d., Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Stefanski, of course, has no choice but to exude confidence and instill it in his players. cleveland, 27 July 2022 See More 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
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
exudes
verb
as in oozes
to flow forth slowly through small openings a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree Synonyms & Similar Words
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- oozes
- drips
- seeps
- percolates
- flows
- weeps
- emanates
- bleeds
- transudes
- sweats
- emits
- strains
- trickles
- gives off
- springs
- dribbles
- vents
- discharges
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- pours
- streams
- surges
- gushes
- floods
- take (someone or something) by surprise
- take (someone or something) seriously
- take (someone) aside
- take (someone) in/into one's arms
- take (someone) prisoner
- take (someone) through
- take (someone) unawares
- take (someone) under one's wing
- take (something) as a sign
- take (something) as given
- take (something) as read
- take (something) by storm
- take (something) in good part
- take (something) in one's stride
- take (something) in stride
- take (something) into consideration
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take (something) lying down
- take (something) on board
- take (something) out on (someone)
- take (something) to heart
- take (something) under advisement
- take a back seat
- take a backseat
- take a bath