exude

verb
UK: /ɪɡˈzjuːd/
US: /ɪɡˈzuːd/

  1. To emit or discharge (a liquid or gas) slowly and steadily.

    1. The tree exuded sap.
    2. The old radiator seemed to exude a faint, metallic odor into the room.

  2. To display (a quality or feeling) strongly and openly.

    1. He exuded confidence.
    2. The politician tried to exude an image of unwavering strength and resolve during the crisis.

Synonyms

discharge emit ooze seep release display radiate emanate
exude intransitive-verb

  1. To give off moisture or a smell.

    1. The cheese exuded a strange smell.
    2. Certain plants exude oils that deter insects, protecting them from pests.

  2. To display an emotion or quality obviously and strongly.

    1. She exuded happiness.
    2. The artwork seemed to exude a sense of profound sorrow, captivating all who viewed it.
exude transitive-verb

  1. To give off a substance.

    1. The wood exuded resin.
    2. The cut stem exuded a milky substance when pressed slightly by her finger.

  2. To show a quality clearly.

    1. He exuded charm.
    2. The leader's every action exuded a sense of calm and decisive leadership during the negotiations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exude" in English means: To emit or discharge (a liquid or gas) slowly and steadily., To display (a quality or feeling) strongly and openly..

The phonetic transcription of "exude" is /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exude": discharge, emit, ooze, seep, release, display, radiate, emanate.

Example usage of "exude": "The tree exuded sap.". More examples on the page.