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to secrete
01
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
Transitive: to secrete a liquid substance
Examples
Salivary glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.
The pancreas secretes insulin, regulating blood sugar levels in the body.
02
to hide something, often by placing it out of sight
Transitive: to secrete sth
Examples
The spy learned to secrete important documents in a hidden compartment.
She decided to secrete the valuable jewelry in a locked safe.
