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Meaning & Definition of Secrete in English

English

Secrete

to produce and discharge (a substance), especially from a cell or gland


Pronunciation:

/sɪˈkriːt/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: to produce and release a substance from a cell or gland.

    Example Sentence: The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

  • Definition: to conceal or hide something.

    Example Sentence: He tried to secrete the stolen goods in his backpack.

Etymology

Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'secretus', meaning 'set apart or hidden'.

Synonyms

excretereleaseproduceemitdischarge

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • secrete away: to hide something
  • secrete into: to release a substance into another
  • secrete hormones: to produce and release hormones

Translations

  • Spanish: secretar
  • French: sécréter
  • German: sekretieren
  • Russian: секретировать

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.