transpire

UK /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ US /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ɚ/
verb 5

Definitions

verb

1

To give off (vapour, waste matter etc.); to exhale (an odour etc.).

2

To perspire.

3

Of plants, to give off water and waste products through the stomata.

4

To become known; to escape from secrecy.

It eventually transpired that the murder victim had been a notorious blackmailer.

The story of Paulina's and Maximilian's mutual attachment had transpired through many of the travellers.

5

To happen, take place.

Although I was prevented from attending the 1952 annual conference, I was immediately informed as to what had transpired.

But there is a school of thought that holds that the more you talk about recession, the more likely it is to transpire.

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