Synonyms of transpire

Verb


1. transpire, transpirate, flow, flux

usage: pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

2. transpire, evaporate, vaporize, vaporise

usage: exude water vapor; "plants transpire"

3. transpire, change

usage: come to light; become known; "It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany"

4. transpire, happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place

usage: come about, happen, or occur; "Several important events transpired last week"

5. transpire, exude, exudate, transude, ooze out, ooze

usage: give off (water) through the skin

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Definition and meaning of transpire (Dictionary)