unfold

Verb
  1. Develop or come to a promising stage (synset 200294522)
    "Youth blossomed into maturity"
    is a type of: develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
    same as: blossom, blossom forth, blossom out
  2. Open to the view (synset 202148564)
    "A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings"
    is a type of: bring out, reveal, unveil - make visible
  3. Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (synset 202058913)
    "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"
    is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
    same as: extend, stretch, stretch out
    verb group: extend - open or straighten out; unbend
  4. Spread out or open from a closed or folded state (synset 201582662)
    "open the map"; "spread your arms"
    is a type of: undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
    subtypes:
    • divaricate - spread apart
    • exfoliate - spread by opening the leaves of
    • grass - spread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleach
    • butterfly - cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
    • uncross - change from a crossed to an uncrossed position
    • splay - spread open or apart
    same as: open, spread, spread out

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