transpire — to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænˈspaɪər/
Example Sentences
- It transpired that the 'genius' student had been googling answers during the online exam.
- Nobody knows what will transpire at tomorrow's surprise meeting.
- It later transpired that the 'mysterious noise' was just the cat stuck in the washing machine.
transpire
VERB[/trænˈspaɪər/]
to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
When unexpected moments transpire, they inspire our deepest desire!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin transpirare, composed of trans- (across, through) and spirare (to breathe). Originally denoting the act of breathing or passing through via breath, the word evolved in medieval Latin to mean 'to become known' or 'to be revealed,' and later acquired the sense of 'to occur' or 'to happen.'
Breakdown
trans- (across, through) + spirare (to breathe). The prefix trans- indicates movement or passage through, while spirare derives from the Latin root for breath or breathing, creating the literal sense of 'breathing through.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It transpired that the 'genius' student had been googling answers during the online exam.”
“Nobody knows what will transpire at tomorrow's surprise meeting.”
“It later transpired that the 'mysterious noise' was just the cat stuck in the washing machine.”
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