Transpire (Verb)
Meaning 1
Exude water vapor; "plants transpire".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Plants undergo transpiration through tiny openings on their leaves, allowing them to transpire throughout the day.
- Corn plants can transpire up to 1 liter of water per day in hot and dry conditions.
- Cacti have adapted to store water and minimize their ability to transpire in order to conserve it.
- In order to cool down, plants transpire by releasing excess heat through evaporation of water.
- Vegetation helps regulate temperature in urban areas by transpiring excess water vapor back into the air.
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Meaning 2
Give off (water) through the skin.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The cactus slowly transpired water at night to conserve energy.
- Plants transpire water throughout the day when the temperature is high.
- Trees in a hot humid climate transpire large amounts of water daily.
- It was noted that the amount of water that leaves transpired after a rainstorm increased almost instantly.
- During transpiration, plants release water through their leaves as they transpire it into the atmosphere.
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Meaning 3
Come to light; become known; "It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- It transpired that the hotel owner was involved in a large money laundering operation.
- After a thorough investigation, it transpired that the fire was caused by a faulty electrical wire.
- The company's financial struggles finally transpired, resulting in a significant drop in stock prices.
- It transpired that the famous artist had been secretly working on a new novel for years.
- As the trial progressed, it transpired that the accused had a solid alibi for the night of the crime.
Meaning 4
Come about, happen, or occur; "Several important events transpired last week".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The accident had transpired in a split second and no one had time to react.
- Several important events transpired last week in the world of politics.
- Although no one was aware, various significant transactions had transpired during the late-night meeting.
- In the days that followed, several unexpected developments transpired in the case.
- Years after, it transpired that the writer had obtained his inspiration from real events.
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Meaning 5
Pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Oxygen slowly began to transpire through the porous fabric, providing relief to the wearer on the hot summer day.
- Carbon dioxide from the plant's roots can transpire through the surrounding soil more rapidly in sandy ground.
- It is through the stomata on leaves that water vapor is able to transpire into the surrounding air.
- Small pores in this breathable mesh material allow moisture to transpire and help keep you dry during intense exercise.
- Water vapor from the human body is able to transpire through the moisture-wicking clothing, preventing overheating during sports.