Synonyms of unfold

unfold

verb

1

as in to expand

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• close
• contract
• fold
• reduce
• compact
• compress
• condense

2

as in to evolve

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 & Similar Words

• evolve
• grow
• progress
• develop
• proceed
• elaborate
• emerge
• mature
• march
• get along
• get on
• blossom
• forge
• ripen
• advance
• fare
• materialize
• play out

3

as in to bloom

to produce flowers

the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• flower
• blossom
• burgeon
• leave
• effloresce
• bourgeon
• blow
• leaf
• bud
• open

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fade
• wilt
• wither
• die
• dry up
• expire
• shrivel
• perish
• drop

4

as in to appear

to come into view

the majestic landscape unfolded before us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appear
• show
• come
• arrive
• loom
• rise
• happen
• materialize
• reappear
• emerge
• come out
• show up
• turn up
• erupt
• occur
• arise
• surface
• resurface
• blossom
• bulk
• dawn
• break out
• shoot (up)
• issue
• spring (up)
• bob (up)
• crop (up)
• break
• debut
• outcrop
• rematerialize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappear
• vanish
• evaporate
• dissolve
• fade
• go (away)
• clear
• melt (away)
• leave
• evanesce
• depart
• withdraw
• retire