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transpire Synonyms
Another word for transpire
Choosing another word for transpire depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To occur, happen, or take place.
Usage Example
"The committee is still investigating what exactly transpired during the final minutes of the meeting."
Strongest
happen
occur
take place
Strong
come about
ensue
befall
• verb (Context 2)
To become known, revealed, or apparent (of a secret or previously unknown fact).
Usage Example
"It later transpired that the documents had been misfiled months before the audit began."
Strongest
come to light
emerge
come out
Strong
surface
turn out
• verb (Context 3)
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 exude during the heat of the day."
Strong
exude
perspire
excrete
secrete
Opposites of transpire
The opposite of transpire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
absorb
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transpire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transpire