Definition of: secrete

(si·krēt′) v.t. ·cret·ed, ·cret·ing
1. To remove or keep from observation; conceal; hide.
2. Biol. To separate or elaborate from blood or sap. [Alter. of obs. secret, v. conceal; refashioned after L secretus SECRET]
—se·cre′tor noun Synonym: conceal. Secrete is a stronger word than conceal, and is used chiefly of such material objects as may be separated from the person, or from their ordinary surroundings, and put in unlooked–for places; a man conceals a scar on his face; but does not secrete it; a thief secretes stolen goods; an officer may also be said to secrete himself to watch the thief. See HIDE.