Meaning & Definition of Transpire in English

1. Pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

2. Exude water vapor

• "Plants transpire"

3. Come to light

• Become known

• "It transpired that she had worked as spy in east germany"

4. Come about, happen, or occur

• "Several important events transpired last week"

5. Give off (water) through the skin