The difference between Come to light and Transpire
When used as verbs, come to light means to become known, whereas transpire means to give off (vapour, waste matter etc.).
check bellow for the other definitions of Come to light and Transpire
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Come to light as a verb (idiomatic):
To become known; to be revealed.
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Transpire as a verb (intransitive):
To give off (vapour, waste matter etc.); to exhale (an odour etc.).
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Transpire as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To perspire.
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Transpire as a verb (botany, intransitive):
Of plants, to give off water and waste products through the stomata.
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Transpire as a verb (intransitive):
To become known; to escape from secrecy.
Examples:
"The proceedings of the council soon transpired."
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Transpire as a verb (loosely, intransitive):
To happen, take place.