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transpire

verb

tran·​spire tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r How to pronounce transpire (audio)
transpired; transpiring

intransitive verb

1
: to take place : go on, occur
2
a
: to become known or apparent : develop
b
: to be revealed : come to light
3
: to give off vaporous material
specifically : to give off or exude watery vapor especially from the surfaces of leaves
4
: to pass in the form of a vapor from a living body

transitive verb

: to pass off or give passage to (a fluid) through pores or interstices
especially : to excrete (a fluid, such as water) in the form of a vapor through a living membrane (such as the skin)
Can transpire mean 'to occur'?: Usage Guide

Sense 1 of transpire is the frequent whipping boy of those who suppose sense 2 to be the only meaning of the word. Sense 1 appears to have developed in the late 18th century; it was well enough known to have been used by Abigail Adams in a letter to her husband in 1775.

there is nothing new transpired since I wrote you last Abigail Adams

Noah Webster recognized the new sense in his dictionary of 1828. Transpire was evidently a popular word with 19th century journalists; sense 1 turns up in such pretentiously worded statements as "The police drill will transpire under shelter to-day in consequence of the moist atmosphere prevailing." Around 1870 the sense began to be attacked as a misuse on the grounds of etymology, and modern critics echo the damnation of 1870. Sense 1 has been in existence for about two centuries; it is firmly established as standard; it occurs now primarily in serious prose, not the ostentatiously flamboyant prose typical of 19th century journalism.

Did you know?

Transpire (based on Latin spirare, meaning "to breathe") was originally used technically to describe the passage of vapor through the pores of a membrane (such as the skin). From this use developed the figurative sense: "to escape from secrecy" or "to become known." That sense was used in ambiguous contexts and often meant "to happen" or "to take place."

Synonyms

Example Sentences

No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. A plant transpires more freely on a hot dry day. Trees transpire water at a rapid rate.
Recent Examples on the Web Michael Myers will transpire in theaters… and on a streaming service near you. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 If that does transpire, the storm could fill in quickly around it. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 Even Gibson, the producer, does not know all that will transpire. New York Times, 3 Dec. 2021 In the case of Afghanistan, sadly, what is likely to transpire looks to be exceedingly dire, and the situation there will likely continue to be a significant concern for America. David Petraeus, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2022 The text from Bill left Winkler anticipating what was going to transpire on the show following a season 2 finale cliffhanger in which Gene, Barry’s friend and acting teacher, discovers Barry killed the love of his life. Scott King, Forbes, 2 June 2022 The incident was the first to transpire live and was broadcast to a horrified city of Austin. James Moore, CNN, 25 May 2022 Something catastrophic truly did transpire to create the Scablands. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2022 In his ruling, Judge Summerhays cited the administration’s own predictions about what would transpire if Title 42 goes away. Jason L. Riley, WSJ, 24 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French transpirer, from Medieval Latin transpirare, from Latin trans- + spirare to breathe

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of transpire was in 1597

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