transpired

[trænˈspaɪə(r)d]

transpired Definition

• 1. to happen or occur
• 2. to become known or revealed
• 3. to give off water vapor through the surface of leaves or skin

Using transpired: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transpired" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It transpired that he had been lying about his qualifications.

• Example

  What actually transpired at the meeting?

• Example

  The details of the accident have not yet transpired.

• Example

  Plants transpire water vapor through their leaves.

transpired Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for transpired

• occur
• happen
• unfold
• take place
• come to light

Antonyms for transpired

• conceal
• hide
• suppress

Phrases with transpired

• nothing transpired

  nothing happened or was revealed

  Example

  Despite all the rumors, nothing transpired between them.

• transpire against someone

  to conspire or plot against someone

  Example

  It was discovered that some of his colleagues were transpiring against him.

• transpire to do something

  to be revealed as intending to do something

  Example

  It later transpired that he had been planning to quit his job for months.

Origins of transpired

from Latin 'transpirare', meaning 'to breathe through'

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Summary: transpired in Brief

'Transpired' [trænˈspaɪə(r)d] is a verb that means to happen or occur, to become known or revealed, or to give off water vapor through the surface of leaves or skin. It can be used in phrases like 'nothing transpired,' meaning nothing happened or was revealed, and 'transpire against someone,' meaning to conspire or plot against someone.