English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Transpire

Transpire (v. i.)

To pass off in the form of vapor or insensible perspiration; to exhale.

Transpire (v. i.)

To evaporate from living cells.

Transpire (v. i.)

To escape from secrecy; to become public; as, the proceedings of the council soon transpired.

Transpire (v. i.)

To happen or come to pass; to occur.

Transpire (v. t.)

To excrete through the skin; to give off in the form of vapor; to exhale; to perspire.

Transpire (v. t.)

To evaporate (moisture) from living cells.