Exude
/ɪɡˈzjuːd/noun
To discharge or emit a substance gradually.
Did you know?The word 'exude' comes from Latin roots that imply a 'flowing out,' often associated with the alchemical process of transmutation or the release of hidden essences.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seu-
“To flow, to ooze.”
Latin
Latin
exudare
“To flow out, to emit.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
exudare
“To ooze out, to discharge.”
Old French
Old French
exuder
“To discharge or emit slowly.”
Modern English
English
exude
“To emit or discharge gradually.”