secrete (Meaning)
secrete (v)
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
place out of sight; keep secret
secrete (v. t.)
To deposit in a place of hiding; to hide; to conceal; as, to secrete stolen goods; to secrete one's self.
To separate from the blood and elaborate by the process of secretion; to elaborate and emit as a secretion. See Secretion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of secrete
secrete Sentence Examples
- The sweat glands secrete perspiration to regulate body temperature.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- Cells secrete substances to communicate with neighboring cells.
- The pancreas secretes enzymes and insulin, which aid in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
- Venomous snakes secrete toxins through their fangs.
- The mammary glands secrete milk to provide nourishment for newborns.
- Sweat glands secrete an oily substance to protect the skin from moisture loss.
- Digestive enzymes are secreted by the stomach and pancreas to break down food.
- Nerve cells secrete neurotransmitters, which transmit messages throughout the nervous system.
- Poison glands in frogs secrete poisonous substances to deter predators.
FAQs About the word secrete
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids, place out of sight; keep secretTo deposit in a place of hiding; to hide; to conceal; as, to secrete stolen go
hide,conceal, bury,,hoard, stash, inter, cache, ensconce
show, uncover, reveal, unveil, display, expose, show, unmask, exhibit, expose
The sweat glands secrete perspiration to regulate body temperature.
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Cells secrete substances to communicate with neighboring cells.
The pancreas secretes enzymes and insulin, which aid in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
