Unfold (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Open to the view; "A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

• A drive through the countryside will unfold breathtaking views of rolling hills and sparkling lakes.
• As the seasons change, a beautiful tapestry of autumn colors will unfold before our eyes.
• A stroll through the historic district will unfold the rich architectural heritage of the city.
• The hike up the mountain will unfold spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape.
• A walk through the museum will unfold the history and significance of the artifacts on display.

Hypernyms

• Reveal
• Unveil

Meaning ²

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Stretch
• Stretch Out
• Extend

Hypernyms

• Deform
• Change Form

Meaning ³

Develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into maturity".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Blossom Forth
• Blossom Out
• Blossom

Hypernyms

• Develop

Related Words

• Unfolding (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Spread
• Open
• Spread Out

Antonyms

• Fold