English Synonym Finder

excrete

Definitions

To separate and eliminate waste matter from the blood, tissues, or organs of an organism.

To discharge a substance from the surface of an organism or from a cell.

Examples

The kidneys function to filter waste products and excrete them from the body through urine.

Certain species of plants excrete a sticky resin to protect themselves from insect damage.

Sweat glands excrete moisture onto the skin's surface to help regulate body temperature.

Synonyms

discharge secrete eliminate emit eject expel void

Antonyms

absorb retain consume ingest keep hold intake