tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ) tɹænˈspaɪ̯ɚ give off (water) through the skin come about, happen, or occur Several important events transpired last week come to light; become known It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany exude water vapor plants transpire pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas