unfold

[ʌnˈfəʊld]

unfold Definition

• 1. open or spread out from a folded position
• 2. reveal or disclose (thoughts or information)
• 3. develop or occur

Using unfold: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unfold" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She unfolded the map to show me the way.

• Example

  The story unfolds slowly, revealing new details as it goes.

• Example

  The events of the day began to unfold in my mind.

unfold Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unfold

• open
• expand
• reveal
• disclose
• develop
• evolve
• spread out

Antonyms for unfold

• fold
• close
• shut
• conceal
• stifle
• suppress

Phrases with unfold

• unfold one's wings

  to begin to fly or soar

  Example

  The bird unfolded its wings and took off into the sky.

• unfold the truth

  to reveal or disclose the truth about something

  Example

  The investigation slowly unfolded the truth about the company's illegal activities.

• unfold one's potential

  to develop or realize one's full abilities or talents

  Example

  With hard work and dedication, she was able to unfold her full potential as an artist.

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Summary: unfold in Brief

To 'unfold' [ʌnˈfəʊld] means to open or spread out from a folded position, reveal or disclose thoughts or information, or develop or occur. It can be used literally, as in 'She unfolded the map to show me the way,' or figuratively, as in 'The story unfolds slowly, revealing new details as it goes.' Other phrases include 'unfold one's wings,' meaning to begin to fly, and 'unfold one's potential,' meaning to develop one's full abilities.