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transpire Antonyms

Opposite of transpire

Pinning down the opposite of transpire requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To give off water vapor or moisture through pores or stomata (especially of a living plant or leaf).

Usage Example

"Desert succulents have thick, waxy skins to minimize the amount of water they absorb during the heat of the day."

Strong
absorb

Similar words to transpire

Words similar to transpire shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

occur
happen
take place
come to light
come out
emerge
come about
turn out
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Transpire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/transpire
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