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Origin and Etymology of secrete
back-formation from secretion
Definition of secrete
secreted;
secreting
1
: to deposit or conceal in a hiding place
Origin and Etymology of secrete
alteration of obsolete secret, from 1secret
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First Known Use: 1741
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of secrete
hide, conceal, screen, secrete, bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent.
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- hide in the closet
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- a house hidden in the woods
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- concealed the weapon
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- a house screened by trees
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- secreted the amulet inside his shirt
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- buried the treasure
SECRETE Defined for Kids
Definition of secrete for Students
secreted;
secreting
: to produce and give off as a secretion
- Some glands secrete mucus.
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of secrete
secreted;
secreting
: to form and give off (a secretion)
- cells secreting mucus
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