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secrete

UK
/sɪˈkriːt/
US
/sɪˈkrit/
secreteverb
secreted
Past Simple
secreted
Past Participle
secreting
ing-form
UK
/sɪˈkriːt/
US
/sɪˈkrit/
Translations
sécréterSens biologique.
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Le pancréas sécrète de l’insuline pour réguler la glycémie.
Additional translations
cacherSens courant : dissimuler discrètement.
Definitions
To produce and release a substance, typically a liquid, from a cell or gland.
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
To hide or conceal something.
He secreted the documents in a drawer to keep them safe.
Synonyms
produce
release
emit
exude
discharge
generate
secretegerund / present participle
Definitions
Producing or emitting a substance, especially from a cell or gland.
The secreting cells release antibodies into the bloodstream.
secretepast participle
Definitions
Produced and discharged by secretion.
The secreted proteins accumulate in the extracellular space.
Hidden or stowed away to avoid detection.
The documents remained secreted under the floorboards for years.
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