Synonyms of secrete

secrete

verb

si-ˈkrēt 

as in to conceal

to put into a hiding place

the police found the weapon secreted under the driver's seat of the getaway car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceal
• hide
• bury
• hoard
• stash
• cache
• ensconce
• inter
• entomb
• squirrel (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exhibit
• display
• reveal
• expose
• uncover
• show
• unveil
• unmask
• bare
• flaunt
• show off
• parade
• unwrap
• unearth
• disinter

Synonym Chooser

How is the word secrete distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of secrete are bury, conceal, hide, and screen. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Where would bury be a reasonable alternative to secrete?

The words bury and secrete can be used in similar contexts, but bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

In what contexts can conceal take the place of secrete?

In some situations, the words conceal and secrete are roughly equivalent. However, conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

When might hide be a better fit than secrete?

While in some cases nearly identical to secrete, hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet

a house hidden in the woods

When could screen be used to replace secrete?

While the synonyms screen and secrete are close in meaning, screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secrete

Leptin is secreted by fat cells and binds to the brain's hypothalamus (like ghrelin). —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025

Astrocytes secrete hevin, a type of protein that helps regulate how synapses form and function by influencing how neurons interact with one another. —Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025

The tree secretes gum arabic—a tasteless, nontoxic, pale-white or orange-brown sap that may be harvested at the end of the rainy season in sub-Saharan Africa. —Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025

Majority Don’t Approve Of Trump’s Handling Of Inflation, Border And Trade The symptoms of perimenopause result from the levels of estrogen and progesterone being secreted by your ovaries progressively dropping over time. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

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