First Known Use: 1574
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exude
verb ex·ude \ig-ˈzüd\
: to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly
: to flow out slowly
: to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly
ex·ud·edex·ud·ing
Full Definition of EXUDE
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>
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Origin of EXUDE
Latin exsudare, from ex- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat
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exude
verb ex·ude \ig-ˈzüd\
ex·ud·edex·ud·ing
Medical Definition of EXUDE
intransitive verb
1
: to ooze out
2
: to undergo diffusion
transitive verb
: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions
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