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Transpire - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Transpire means to occur or happen, often referring to events or information becoming known. It can also describe the process of plants releasing water vapor through their leaves.

transpire

/trænˈspaɪr/ /trænˈspaɪə/

Definition:

To occur or happen; to become known or revealed; (of plants) to give off water vapor.

Synonyms:

occur, happen, unfold, emerge, evolve

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

conceal, hide

Common Collocations:

events transpire, truth transpires, details transpire, secrets transpire, moisture transpires

Derivatives:

transpiration, transpiring

Usage Tips:

Use "transpire" for events or facts becoming known; avoid overusing it as a fancy synonym for "happen."

Common Phrases:

as it transpires, what transpired next

Etymology:

From Latin *transpirare* ("to breathe through"), via French *transpirer*.

Examples:

  • 1. The meeting’s details will transpire soon.
  • 2. It later transpired that she had known the truth all along.
  • 3. Plants transpire water through their leaves.
  • 4. No one knew what would transpire next.
  • 5. The scandal began to transpire after the investigation.

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