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se·crete 1
(sĭ-krēt′)tr.v. se·cret·ed, se·cret·ing, se·cretes
To generate and release (a substance) from a cell or a gland: secrete hormones.
[Back-formation from secretion.]
se·crete 2
(sĭ-krēt′)tr.v. se·cret·ed, se·cret·ing, se·cretes
1. To conceal in a hiding place; cache: "He secreted valuables away in cupboards and beneath the mattress" (Michael Crummey). See Synonyms at hide1.
2. To steal secretly; filch.
[Probably alteration of obsolete secret, from secret.]
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secrete
(sɪˈkriːt)vb
(Physiology) (of a cell, organ, etc) to synthesize and release (a secretion)
[C18: back formation from secretion]
seˈcretor n
secrete
(sɪˈkriːt)vb
(tr) to put in a hiding place
[C18: variant of obsolete secret to hide away; see secret (n)]
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se•crete1
(sɪˈkrit)v.t. -cret•ed, -cret•ing.
to discharge, generate, or release by secretion.
[1700–10; back formation from secretion]
se•crete2
(sɪˈkrit)v.t. -cret•ed, -cret•ing.
to place out of sight; hide.
[1735–45; alter. of obsolete secret, v. use of secret]
syn: See hide1.
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se·crete
(sĭ-krēt′) To produce and discharge a substance, especially from the cells of specialized glands. For example, the endocrine glands secrete hormones.
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secrete
Past participle: secreted
Gerund: secreting
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| Verb | 1. | secrete - generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream" exudate, exude, ooze out, transude, ooze - release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; "exude sweat through the pores" water - secrete or form water, as tears or saliva; "My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner"; "His eyes watered" |
| 2. | secrete - place out of sight; keep secret; "The money was secreted from his children" |
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secrete
1secrete
2verb hide, conceal, stash (informal), cover, screen, secure, bury, harbour, disguise, veil, shroud, stow, cache, stash away (informal) She secreted the gun in the kitchen cabinet.
show, reveal, display, bare, exhibit, unveil, uncover, unmask, leave in the open, expose to view
show, reveal, display, bare, exhibit, unveil, uncover, unmask, leave in the open, expose to view
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secrete
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Translations
يُخْفييُفْرِز
ukrýtvylučovat
gemmeudskille
erittääkähveltääkätkeäpiilottaavarastaa
gefa frá sérleyna
分泌秘密隠す
sekrecijasekretas
izdalītnoslēptslēpt
saklamaksalgılamak
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secrete
(siˈkriːt) verb1. (of a gland or similar organ of the body) to separate (a fluid) from the blood, store it, and give it out. The liver secretes bile.
2. to hide. He secreted the money under his mattress.
seˈcretion (-ʃən) noun1. the process of secreting a fluid.
2. a substance produced by this process. Saliva and urine are secretions.
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se·crete
v. secretar, segregar.
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secrete
vt secretar, segregar (form)English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.