Transpire (verb)

  1. To happen, occur, or take place.
  2. To occur, take place, or come about.
  3. To come to pass, take place, or occur, especially as a result of a particular sequence of events or circumstances.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin transpirare, from trans- "through" + spirare "breathe".

Examples:

  1. It is unclear what will transpire in the future.
  2. Many events have transpired since we last saw each other.
  3. What transpired at the meeting remains confidential.
  4. The truth of what had transpired was revealed in the investigation.
  5. It was a shocking turn of events when it transpired that the CEO had embezzled funds.
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