Transpire — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r/ tran·spire

Meaning & Definition of Transpire

Transpire (verb)

  1. to take place, go on, occur
  2. to become known or apparent
  3. to be revealed, come to light

Transpire (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take place

    "please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1"

    similar: be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook, do, go down (slang), go on, hap, happen, occur, pass, come to pass
    related: break, develop, rise, shape (up), arise, come up, crop (up), materialize, spring (up), intervene, fall out, follow, result, turn out, go off, proceed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Transpire

The most common words with a similar meaning to Transpire:

Slang: go down
be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook, do, go on, hap, happen, occur, pass, come to pass

Related Words for Transpire

break, develop, rise, shape (up), arise, come up, crop (up), materialize, spring (up), intervene, fall out, follow, result, turn out, go off, proceed

Word Forms of Transpire

Inflections: transpired, transpiring, transpires

Origin & Etymology of Transpire

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

First known use: 1598t

Frequently Asked Questions about Transpire

What does "Transpire" mean?

"Transpire" means to take place, go on, occur. As a verb, it is defined as: to take place, go on, occur.

What is another word for "Transpire"?

Other words for "Transpire" include be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down and come off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Transpire" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Transpire"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Transpire". Common alternatives include be, befall, betide, chance, come, come about, come down, come off, cook and do.

How do you use "Transpire" in a sentence?

Examples of "Transpire" in a sentence: "please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1".

Is "Transpire" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Transpire" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Transpire"?

"Transpire" is pronounced /tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as tran·spire.

What is the origin of the word "Transpire"?

"Transpire" comes from Middle French transpirer, from Medieval Latin transpirare, from Latin trans- + spirare to breathe. First known use: 1598t.

What is another word for "Transpire" meaning "to take place"?

When "Transpire" (verb) means to take place, synonyms include be, befall, betide, chance, come and come about.