Meaning of exude in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzud/

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  1. Verb

    exude

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin exsudare, from ex-‘out’ + sudare‘to sweat’

    Definitions

    1. release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

    Examples

    • « exude sweat through the pores »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. make apparent by one's mood or behaviour

    Examples

    • « She exude great confidence »

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