transpire

intransitive-verb
UK: /trænˈspaɪər/
US: /trænˈspaɪr/

  1. If something transpires, it happens.

    1. The meeting will transpire next week to discuss the project.
    2. It may transpire that he was not involved in the incident after all.

  2. To become known; to come to light or be revealed.

    1. Details of their secret agreement transpired during the investigation.
    2. It transpired that the rumors about his resignation were completely false.

Synonyms

unfold surface exude develop arise occur leak emerge happen
transpire transitive-verb

  1. To emit or release (fluids or gases) through a surface.

    1. Plants transpire water through their leaves.
    2. The skin can transpire moisture, helping to regulate body temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transpire" in English means: If something transpires, it happens., To become known; to come to light or be revealed..

The phonetic transcription of "transpire" is /trænˈspaɪər/ in British English and /trænˈspaɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transpire": unfold, surface, exude, develop, arise, occur, leak, emerge, happen.

Example usage of "transpire": "The meeting will transpire next week to discuss the project.". More examples on the page.