Meaning & Definition of word "Secrete"
Secrete
/sɪˈkriːt/
verb:
- 1. to produce and discharge a substance, especially a liquid, from a cell or gland.
- Example: The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
- 2. to hide or conceal something.
- Example: He managed to secrete the stolen jewels in a hidden compartment.
- 3. to form or separate a substance from a mixture.
- Example: The liver secretes bile, which aids in digestion.
Etymology
●Late Middle English, from Latin 'secretus', meaning 'set apart or hidden'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
secrete away:
to hide something
secrete into:
to release a substance into another
secrete hormones:
to produce and release hormones
Related Words
secretion:
the process of producing and releasing substances in the body.
secretory:
relating to or involving the release of substances.
secretive:
inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.
Slang Meanings of secrete
Meaning: to stash or hide something.
● Example Sentence: He decided to secrete the papers so nobody would find them.