1. (

• transpire ,
• transpirate

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

2. (

• transpire ,

) exude water vapor; "plants transpire" ;

3. (

• transpire ,

) come to light; become known; "It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany" ;

4. (

• transpire ,

) come about, happen, or occur; "Several important events transpired last week" ;

5. (

• transpire

) give off (water) through the skin ;