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Summary: The prefixes *e-* and *ex-*, besides meaning "out," can also act as intensive prefixes. These prefixes can effectively be translated as "thoroughly" to highlight their intensive function. For instance, the prefix *e-*, such as in [*e*]lude, means to "thoroughly" avoid someone, whereas the intensive prefix *ex-* in [*ex*]claim means to "thoroughly" shout out.