Transpire \Tran*spire"\, v. t. 1. (Physiol.) To excrete through the skin; to give off in the form of vapor; to exhale; to perspire.
2. (Bot.) To evaporate (moisture) from living cells.
Transpire \Tran*spire"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Transpired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transpiring}.] [F. transpirer; L. trans across, through + spirare to breathe. See {Spirit}.] 1. (Physiol.) To pass off in the form of vapor or insensible perspiration; to exhale.
2. (Bot.) To evaporate from living cells.
3. To escape from secrecy; to become public; as, the proceedings of the council soon transpired.
The story of Paulina's and Maximilian's mutual attachment had transpired through many of the travelers. --De Quincey.
4. To happen or come to pass; to occur.
Note: This sense of the word, which is of comparatively recent introduction, is common in the United States, especially in the language of conversation and of newspaper writers, and is used to some extent in England. Its use, however, is censured by critics of both countries.
"In 12 months I will be worth more than I was two years ago." To reach that goal, a series of events bordering on miracles would have to transpire.
Storey County Sheriff Bob Del Carlo said although prostitutes began moving back into the brothel during the morning, no business would transpire until health cards administered through his office were issued.
However, many market traders are still looking for a German cut, and may react aggressively if this does not transpire. Frequent small but public interventions by the Bundesbank held the franc within a FFr3.415 to FFr3.420 range.