unfold

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ʌnˈfoʊld/ UK /ʌnˈfəʊld/ See IPA manual

Freq #16306

Meanings

1

verb
To open out something that was folded.

He unfolded the map on the table.
2

verb
To happen or develop, often gradually.

Events unfolded in an unexpected way.
3

verb
To reveal or explain something in detail.

She slowly unfolded her plan to the others.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to open out something that... open

2 verb · to happen or develop, often... develop

3 verb · to reveal or explain... reveal expose

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Opposites

fold

Word family

Forms unfoldedunfoldingunfolds

Etymology

From Middle English unfolden, from Old English unfealdan (“to unfold”), equivalent to un- + fold.

unfolden Middle English unfealdan Old English

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Topics

Actions & Processes

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