Definition of Transpire
Transpire
trans·pire
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To become known or revealed, often unexpectedly or surprisingly.
e.g. It eventually transpired that the company was facing financial difficulties.
(verb)
to develop or become known, to be revealed or prove to be the case;
e.g. It would transpire that he knew about our plans all along.
(verb)
to give off some fluid in the form of vapor, especially to exude/excrete water vapor through small pores in a living membrane (such as the skin or the surface of leaves);
e.g. The leaves of this plant do not transpire, which helps them retain moisture in desert climate.
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