transpire (v.)

  1. pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

    [ Syn: transpirate ]

  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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