exude meaning
exude :
to show, to give off
Verb
▪ She exudes confidence.
▪ She shows confidence.
▪ The tree exudes sap.
▪ The tree gives off sap.
paraphrasing
▪ emit – to give out
▪ ooze – to flow out slowly
▪ radiate – to show clearly
▪ discharge – to release
Pronunciation
exude [ɪɡˈzjuːd]
The stress is on 'zude' and sounds like 'ig-zood'.
Common phrases and grammar about exude
exude - Common meaning
Verb
to show, to give off
Part of Speech Changes for "exude"
▪ exudation (noun) – the act of giving off or showing
▪ exudative (adjective) – related to giving off or showing
Common Expressions with "exude"
▪ exude charm – to show charm
▪ exude warmth – to show warmth
▪ exude strength – to show strength
▪ exude happiness – to show happiness
Important examples of exude in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, exude is often used to describe someone showing a strong quality.
Example of a confusing word: exclude (to leave out)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, exude often takes an object, usually a quality or substance, in TOEIC grammar questions.
exude
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
exude confidence
'show confidence', used when someone appears very confident.
exude an aura
means 'to give off a special feeling or atmosphere'.
Differences between similar words and exude
exude
,
emit
differences
Exude means to show or give off naturally, while emit is often used for releasing light, heat, or sound.
exude
,
ooze
differences
Exude is used for showing qualities or releasing substances, while ooze often describes a slow, thick flow.
Words with the same origin as exude
The origin of exude
exude comes from the Latin 'exsudare', which means 'to sweat out'.
Word structure
It has the prefix ex (out), root sud (sweat), and means 'to sweat out'.
Words with the same origin
The root of exude is sud (sweat). Words with the same root include sudorific (causing sweat).
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