Transpired — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r/ tran·spire

Meaning & Definition of Transpired

Transpired (verb)

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

Transpired (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take place

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

    similar: befell, betided, came, came about, came down, came off, chanced, cooked, did, happed, happened, occurred, passed, was, went down (slang), went on, came to pass
    related: broke, developed, rose, shaped (up), arose, came up, cropped (up), materialized, sprang (up), intervened, fell out, followed, resulted, turned out, proceeded, went off

Related Entry: Transpire (verb)

Transpire is a different word from Transpired. The synonyms below are for transpire, not for transpired.

  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 Transpired

The most common words with a similar meaning to Transpired:

Slang: went down
befell, betided, came, came about, came down, came off, chanced, cooked, did, happed, happened, occurred, passed, was, went on, came to pass

Related Words for Transpired

broke, developed, rose, shaped (up), arose, came up, cropped (up), materialized, sprang (up), intervened, fell out, followed, resulted, turned out, proceeded, went off

Word Forms of Transpired

Inflections: transpiring, transpires

Origin & Etymology of Transpired

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

First known use: 1598t

Frequently Asked Questions about Transpired

What does "Transpired" mean?

"Transpired" 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 "Transpired"?

Other words for "Transpired" include befell, betided, came, came about, came down, came off, chanced and cooked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Transpired" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Transpired"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Transpired". Common alternatives include befell, betided, came, came about, came down, came off, chanced, cooked, did and happed.

How do you use "Transpired" in a sentence?

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

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

"Transpired" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Transpired"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Transpired"?

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

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

When "Transpired" (verb) means to take place, synonyms include befell, betided, came, came about, came down and came off.