English dictionary
transpire
/tr/&/n'sp/aI//-/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
Synonyms transpirateSource: WordNet 3.0
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exude water vapor
ExamplesPlants transpire.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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come to light; become known
ExamplesIt transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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come about, happen, or occur
ExamplesSeveral important events transpired last week.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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give off (water) through the skin
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To pass off in the form of vapor or insensible perspiration; to exhale.
Source: webster1913
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To excrete through the skin; to give off in the form of vapor; to exhale; to perspire.
Source: webster1913