First Known Use: 1693
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1secrete
transitive verb se·crete \si-ˈkrēt\
se·cret·edse·cret·ing
Definition of SECRETE
: to form and give off (a secretion)
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Origin of SECRETE
back-formation from secretion
Rhymes with SECRETE
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2secrete
transitive verb se·crete \si-ˈkrēt, ˈsē-krət\
se·cret·edse·cret·ing
Definition of SECRETE
1
: to deposit or conceal in a hiding place
Origin of SECRETE
alteration of obsolete secret, from 1secret
First Known Use: 1741
Synonym Discussion of SECRETE
hide, conceal, screen, secrete, bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent <hide in the closet> <a house hidden in the woods>. conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge <concealed the weapon>. screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery <a house screened by trees>. secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others <secreted the amulet inside his shirt>. bury implies covering up so as to hide completely <buried the treasure>.
SECRETE Defined for Kids
1secrete
verb se·crete \si-ˈkrēt\
se·cret·edse·cret·ing
Definition of SECRETE for Kids
: to produce and give off as a secretion <Some glands secrete mucus.>
2secrete
verb
se·cret·edse·cret·ing
Definition of SECRETE for Kids
: to put in a hiding place
Medical Dictionary
secrete
transitive verb se·crete \si-ˈkrēt\
se·cret·edse·cret·ing
Medical Definition of SECRETE
: to form and give off (a secretion) <cells secreting mucus>
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