Meaning of the word transpire in English

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transpire

US /trænˈspaɪɚ/
UK /trænˈspaɪər/

Verb

1.

to happen; occur

Example:
We will have to wait and see what transpires.
It later transpired that the whole thing had been a hoax.
2.

(of a secret or information) be revealed

Example:
It must never transpire that we knew about this.
The truth eventually transpired.
3.

(of a plant or leaf) give off water vapor through the surface

Example:
Plants transpire water through their leaves.
The rate at which a plant transpires can be affected by humidity.