transpire

//trænˈspaɪər//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

transpireInfinitive
transpirePresent tense
transpiredPast tense
transpiredPast participle
transpiringPresent participle
transpiresThird-person singular
1

To happen or occur, especially something unexpected or previously unknown.

It later transpired that he had been lying about his qualifications.

2

To become known or come to light; to be revealed.

It later transpired that he had been lying the whole time.

3

(Biology) To release water vapor through the surface of leaves or other plant parts.

Plants transpire water through their leaves to cool themselves.