transpire

🇺🇸 /trænˈspaɪər/ 🇬🇧 /trænˈspaɪə(r)/
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Difficulty
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verb
R

become known or be revealed

It transpired that the company had been involved in illegal activities.

R

occur or happen

We'll see what transpires at the meeting.

R

emit water vapor, especially by plants

Leaves transpire water through tiny pores.

translation

v. become known or be revealed; occur or happen; emit water vapor, especially by plants

Word Forms

3rd Present transpires
Past transpired
Perfect transpired
Progressive transpiring