Has Been Secreted Away?

1. To conceal in a hiding place; cache: "He secreted valuables away in cupboards and beneath the mattress" (Michael Crummey). See Synonyms at hide1.

How do you use the word secrete in a sentence?

Secrete in a Sentence ?
  1. An octopus can secrete ink to ward off prey.
  2. The pancreas is an organ that can secrete insulin which is needed to regulate blood sugar.
  3. Because a skunk lived under our deck, a horrible smell would secrete into our vents.

What does secreted mean in crime?

To conceal in a hiding place; cache. verb. To steal secretly; filch.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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