sec
rete
Third Person
secretes
Present Participle
secreting
Past Tense
secreted
Past Participle
secreted
1
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
transitive
- Salivary glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.
- The pancreas secretes insulin, regulating blood sugar levels in the body.
- Sebaceous glands in the skin secrete oils to moisturize and protect the skin.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones that play crucial roles in various bodily functions.
- Sweat glands secrete perspiration, helping to regulate body temperature.
Synonyms:
2
to hide something, often by placing it out of sight
transitive
- The spy learned to secrete important documents in a hidden compartment.
- She decided to secrete the valuable jewelry in a locked safe.
- The squirrel secreted nuts in various places throughout the garden.
- The magician skillfully secreted a small object in his palm during the trick.
- The detective suspected that the criminal had secreted stolen goods in the abandoned warehouse.