unfold

/ʌnfˈə‍ʊld/

/ənˈfoʊɫd/

to unfold

MAIN VERB

to open or spread out from a folded state or compact form

synonyms : extend

to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential

synonyms : blossom

open to the view

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

synonyms : open

antonyms : fold

Examples

1. She unfolded the map to find the location of the tourist attractions.

2. The pattern on the fabric started to show as the cloth unfolded.

3. Unfold the snowflake.

4. Unfold the fans.