Origin: Latin
prefix trans-
Transpire has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
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
6
To give off (vapour, waste matter etc.); to exhale (an odour etc.).
Example Sentences
"plants transpire"
verb
"It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany"
verb
"Several important events transpired last week"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)