transpire
|tran/spire|
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/trænˈspaɪər/
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/trænˈspaɪə/
to occur or become known
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transpire' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transpirare,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe.'
Historical Evolution
'transpirare' transformed into the French word 'transpirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transpire' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to breathe across or through,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to occur' and 'to become known.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to occur or happen.
It transpired that the meeting was canceled.
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Verb 2
to become known or be revealed.
It transpired that she was the one who had taken the documents.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39