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transpire

/tɹænspˈaɪɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
  2. exude water vapor
    “plants transpire”
  3. come to light; become known
    “It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany”
  4. come about, happen, or occur
    “Several important events transpired last week”
  5. give off (water) through the skin

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Words that rhyme with transpire

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