transpire

[trænˈspaɪə(r)]

transpire 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 transpire: Examples

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

• Example

  It transpired that he had been lying all along.

• Example

  What transpired at the meeting yesterday?

• Example

  The details of the accident are still not clear, but it is believed to have transpired due to a mechanical failure.

• Example

  Plants transpire water vapor through tiny pores in their leaves.

transpire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for transpire

• occur
• happen
• unfold
• take place
• come about

Antonyms for transpire

• conceal
• hide
• cover up

Phrases with transpire

• let something transpire

  allow something to happen or become known

  Example

  I don't want anyone to know about this, so please don't let it transpire.

• transpire into something

  develop or evolve into something

  Example

  The casual conversation eventually transpired into a heated argument.

• transpire against someone

  plot or conspire against someone

  Example

  It was later discovered that some members of the team had been transpiring against their coach.

Origins of transpire

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

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Summary: transpire in Brief

The verb 'transpire' [trænˈspaɪə(r)] means to happen or occur, to become known or revealed, and to give off water vapor through the surface of leaves or skin. It can be used in phrases like 'let something transpire,' 'transpire into something,' and 'transpire against someone.'