Dictionary Check: transpire

"transpire" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

verb

pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

Synonyms:
verb

exude water vapor

Example: "plants transpire"
verb

come to light; become known

Example: "It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany"
verb

come about, happen, or occur

Example: "Several important events transpired last week"
verb

give off (water) through the skin

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