secrete

verb
UK: /sɪˈkriːt/
US: /sɪˈkriːt/

  1. To produce and release a substance from a cell or gland.

    1. The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
    2. Some plants secrete a sticky substance to trap insects that land on them.

  2. To hide something carefully.

    1. She secreted the money in a safe place.
    2. The spy managed to secrete the documents before being captured by the enemy.

Synonyms

emit conceal hide exude stash discharge release
secrete noun

  1. A substance produced and released by a cell or gland.

    1. Saliva is a bodily secrete.
    2. The skin produces an oily secrete to keep it moisturized.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secrete" in English means: To produce and release a substance from a cell or gland., To hide something carefully..

The phonetic transcription of "secrete" is /sɪˈkriːt/ in British English and /sɪˈkriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "secrete": emit, conceal, hide, exude, stash, discharge, release.

Example usage of "secrete": "The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.". More examples on the page.