unfold (v.)

  1. develop or come to a promising stage; Youth blossomed into maturity

    [ Syn: blossom , blossom out , blossom forth ]

  2. open to the view; A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings'

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

    [ Syn: stretch , stretch out , extend ]

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

    [ Syn: spread , spread out , open ]

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