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secrete

intermediateB2

/sɪˈkriːt/ · se-cre-te

to produce and discharge a substance, especially a secretion by an organ or gland.

Meanings

verbformal

to produce and discharge a substance, especially a secretion by an organ or gland.

ایک مادہ پیدا کرنا اور خارج کرنا، خاص طور پر کوئی غدد یا орган کے ذریعہ۔

خارج کرنا

kharij karna

Synonyms

produceexudereleaseپیدا کرناخارج کرنانکالنا

Antonyms

absorbsuppressretainجذب کرنادبانارکھنا

Common Collocations

  • hormones secrete
  • cells secrete
  • glands secrete

Example Sentences

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

لبلبہ انسولین خارج کرتا ہے تاکہ خون کے شوگر کی سطح کو منظم کیا جا سکے۔

Lablba insulin kharij karta hai takay khoon ke sugar ki sath ko munazzam kiya ja sake.

Certain glands in the body secrete digestive enzymes.

بدن میں کچھ غدود ہاضمے کے انزائم خارج کرتے ہیں۔

Badan mein kuch ghudood hazime ke enzymes kharij karte hain.

Saliva is secreted by glands in the mouth.

تھوک منہ میں موجود غدود کے ذریعہ خارج کی جاتی ہے۔

Thook munh mein maujood ghudood ke zariye kharij ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

secret:While 'secrete' refers to the production and discharge of substances, 'secret' refers to something concealed or not known.

Word Family

secretion
nounاخراج
secretive
adjectiveخفیہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'secrete' as 'secret' substances being produced in the body.

Imagine a gland silently releasing a vital fluid.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "secreta" — something hidden

First known use: 17th century

The term 'secrete' has its roots in the Latin word 'secreta', derived from the verb 'secretare', meaning to separate or to hide. Over time, it has evolved to primarily refer to the production or excretion of substances in biological contexts.