What is the meaning of transpire?

verb

  • Pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas.
  • Exude water vapor.
    • usage: "plants transpire"
  • Come to light; become known.
    • usage: "It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany"
  • Come about, happen, or occur.
    • usage: "Several important events transpired last week"
  • Give off (water) through the skin. .
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