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to transpire
01
to be revealed or disclosed, often in reference to events or information
Intransitive
Transitive: to transpire sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
transpire
3rd person singular
transpires
present participle
transpiring
past simple
transpired
past participle
transpired
Examples
The details of the secret meeting between the two leaders transpired, causing a diplomatic uproar.
02
to take place, unfold, or happen, often in the context of events or situations
Intransitive: to transpire | to transpire point in time
Examples
The meeting is scheduled to transpire at noon in the conference room.
03
to emit vapor or gaseous substances into the atmosphere
Intransitive
Transitive: to transpire gas or vapor
Examples
The newly painted walls began to transpire, releasing volatile organic compounds into the air.
3.1
(of plants) to release water vapor, especially through leaves
Intransitive
Transitive: to transpire water or vapor
Examples
The trees in the rainforest transpire large amounts of water vapor, contributing to the high humidity.
Lexical Tree
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