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Definition transpire in British English

transpire verb

[intransitive] verb
/trænˈspaɪə(r)/
1

to happen

Example

What transpired next was a scene worthy of the sitcoms we were watching.

Example

Just over two weeks ago a series of unfortunate events transpired.

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2

if a plant transpires, water passes from the surface of its leaves into the air as vapour

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Definition transpire in British English