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exude

 

[ ɪɡˈzjuːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emitting

To discharge gradually or to give off. To exhibit in abundance.

Synonyms

emit, ooze, radiate, release

Examples of usage

  • The flower exudes a sweet fragrance.
  • She exudes confidence in her presentation.
  • The tree exudes sap when wounded.
Context #2 | Verb

confidence

To display a particular quality or feeling strongly and openly.

Synonyms

emanate, project, radiate

Examples of usage

  • She exudes warmth and kindness towards everyone she meets.
  • He exudes enthusiasm for his work.
Context #3 | Verb

health

To discharge moisture.

Synonyms

perspire, secrete

Examples of usage

  • The skin exudes oils to keep it moisturized.

Translations

Translations of the word "exude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exsudar

🇮🇳 उत्सर्जित करना

🇩🇪 ausschwitzen

🇮🇩 mengeluarkan

🇺🇦 виділяти

🇵🇱 wydzielać

🇯🇵 にじみ出る

🇫🇷 exsuder

🇪🇸 exudar

🇹🇷 sızdırmak

🇰🇷 배출하다

🇸🇦 يفرز

🇨🇿 vylučovat

🇸🇰 vylučovať

🇨🇳 渗出

🇸🇮 izločati

🇮🇸 svitna

🇰🇿 бөлу

🇬🇪 გამოყოფა

🇦🇿 tər tökmək

🇲🇽 exudar

Word origin

The word 'exude' originated from the Latin word 'exsūdāre', which means 'to sweat out'. The term evolved in Middle English to represent the action of releasing or emitting gradually. Over time, 'exude' has come to encompass the idea of displaying or emanating qualities or substances naturally. The word has been in use since the 16th century and continues to be a common verb in the English language.

See also: exudation, exuding.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,490, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.