unfold | Definition of unfold

1 to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear

Synonyms of unfold

expand, extend, fan (out), flare (out), open, outspread, outstretch, spread (out), stretch (out), unfurl

Words Related to unfold

overspread

Near Antonyms of unfold

compact, compress, condense, reduce

Antonyms of unfold

close, contract, fold

2 to gradually become clearer or more detailed

as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed

the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold

Synonyms of unfold

develop, elaborate, evolve

Words Related to unfold

advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress

blossom, grow, mature, ripen

materialize

emerge, play out

3 to produce flowers

the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

Synonyms of unfold

bloom, blossom, blow, burgeon (also bourgeon), effloresce, flower

Words Related to unfold

leaf, leave

bud

open

Near Antonyms of unfold

dry up, fade, shrivel, wilt, wither

die, drop, expire, perish

4 to come into view

the majestic landscape unfolded before us

Synonyms of unfold

appear, come out, materialize, show, show up, turn up

Words Related to unfold

arise, blossom, bob (up), break, break out, crop (up), emerge, erupt, issue, outcrop, rise, shoot (up), spring (up), surface

happen, occur

reappear, rematerialize

Near Antonyms of unfold

depart, leave, retire, withdraw

Antonyms of unfold

clear, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, go (away), melt (away), vanish

Synonyms and Antonyms of unfold

WORD OF THE DAY

desultory