trans
pire
Third Person
transpires
Present Participle
transpiring
Past Tense
transpired
Past Participle
transpired
1
to be revealed or disclosed, often in reference to events or information
- The details of the secret meeting between the two leaders transpired, causing a diplomatic uproar.
- It took weeks for the truth to transpire about the company's financial difficulties.
- The scandal only started to transpire after leaked documents became public.
- The committee's report will transpire the extent of corruption within the organization.
Synonyms:
2
to take place, unfold, or happen, often in the context of events or situations
- The meeting is scheduled to transpire at noon in the conference room.
- It was unclear how the misunderstanding had transpired between the two parties.
- We were eager to learn what would transpire during the negotiations between the two countries.
- As the day progressed, it became apparent that something unusual was about to transpire in the small town.
3
to emit vapor or gaseous substances into the atmosphere
- The newly painted walls began to transpire, releasing volatile organic compounds into the air.
- As the hot coffee cooled, it transpired a fragrant steam that filled the kitchen.
- The industrial process involved heating the material until it transpired various gases.
- The chemical reaction in the lab caused the solution to transpire a noticeable vapor.
- When the metal was heated, it transpired a thin layer of steam that quickly dissipated.