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transpire Verb [-spiring, -spired] 1. to come to light; become known 2. Not standard to happen or occur 3. Physiol to give off (water or vapour) through the pores of the skin, etc. 4. (of plants) to lose (water vapour) through the stomata [Latin trans- through + spirare to breathe] transpiration n
USAGE: It is often maintained that transpire should not be used to mean happen or occur, as in the event transpired late in the evening, and that the word is properly used to mean become known, as in it transpired later that the thief had been caught. The word is, however, widely used in the former sense, esp. in spoken English. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
transpire verb 2. (Informal) happen, occur, take place, arise, turn up, come about, come to pass (archaic) USAGE It is sometimes maintained that transpire should not be used to mean `happen' or `occur', as in the event transpired late in the evening, and that the word is properly used to mean `become known', as in it transpired later that the thief had been caught. The word is, however, widely used in the first sense, especially in spoken English. Translations transpire [trænsˈpaɪəʳ] vi (= become known); it finally transpired that ... → on a finalement appris que ... (= happen); arriver How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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