transpire
//trænˈspaɪər//
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.