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unfold

verb un·fold \-ˈfōld\

: to spread or cause (something) to spread or straighten out from a folded position

: to happen as time passes

: to be told or made known

Full Definition of UNFOLD

transitive verb
1
a :  to open the folds of :  spread or straighten out :  expand <unfolded the map>
b :  to remove (as a package) from the folds :  unwrap
2
:  to open to the view :  reveal; especially :  to make clear by gradual disclosure and often by recital
intransitive verb
1
a :  to open from a folded state :  open out :  expand
b :  blossom
2
:  develop, evolve <as the story unfolds>
3
:  to open out gradually to the view or understanding :  become known <a panorama unfolds before their eyes>
un·fold·ment \-ˈfōl(d)-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of UNFOLD

before 12th century
UNFOLD Defined for Kids

unfold

verb un·fold \ˌən-ˈfōld\
un·fold·edun·fold·ing

Definition of UNFOLD for Kids

1
:  to open the folds of :  open up <Carefully unfold the map.>
2
:  to lay open to view or understanding :  reveal <… Roscuro went on unfolding, step by step, his diabolical plan … — Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux>
3
:  to develop gradually <We learn the secret as the story unfolds.>

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