Meaning & Definition of word "Transpire"

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!