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exude

verb (exude, exudes, exuded, exuding)

«exude» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. To let a liquid or smell come out slowly, as a plant oozes sap or skin gives off sweat. tree →
  2. To show a feeling or quality strongly, as in «she exuded confidence». tree →

In the lessons

Science: trees exude sap or resin (amber is fossilised resin); some plants exude sticky stuff to trap insects. Everyday and stories: a person exudes confidence, charm or warmth; Toad exudes pride.

Examples

  • The pine tree exuded sticky resin. tree →
  • Toad exuded pride as he drove past. tree →
  • The cheese exuded a strong smell. tree →
  • Our new teacher exudes calm. tree →
  • The cut stem exuded white milky sap. tree →
  • The champion exuded confidence before the race. tree →

Note

Pronounced ig-ZYOOD. Regular verb. Similar: ooze, give off, radiate. Usually not used about sudden, fast flows.

On Mova

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