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Synonyms & Antonyms of unfold
1
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
- carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear
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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
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4
to come into view
- the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021.
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The first known use of unfold was before the 12th century
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