Meaning & Definition of word "Transpire"
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Transpire
/trænˈspaɪər/
verb:
- 1. to occur or happen.
- Example: The meeting will transpire tomorrow at noon.
- 2. to become known or come to light.
- Example: It soon transpired that she had been lying all along.
- 3. to pass off or escape through the pores of a surface.
- Example: Water will transpire through the leaves of the plant.
Etymology
Latin 'transpirare', meaning 'to breathe through'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
what transpired:
what happened or occurred
as transpired:
as has been revealed or previously stated
transpire over time:
to happen gradually as time passes
Related Words
exude:
to discharge or give off, particularly moisture or odor
appear:
to come into sight or become visible
develop:
to grow or cause to grow and become more mature or advanced
Slang Meanings of transpire
Meaning: To happen unexpectedly or surprisingly.
Example Sentence: Looks like dinner plans might transpire after all.
Meaning: To let something be known or revealed.
Example Sentence: Did you hear what transpired at the meeting? It's all over the office!