Vocabulary Entry

secrete

|verb • verb

verb

To produce and release a substance, such as a fluid or chemical.

Example Sentences

"The glands in the body secrete hormones that regulate metabolism."

"The plant can secrete a sticky substance to deter herbivores."

"Some species of fish secrete mucus to protect themselves from parasites."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tried to secrete the evidence from the investigation."

"They planned to secrete the documents until the time was right."

"The spy was trained to secrete important information from prying eyes."