fold

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of FOLD

to lay one part over or against another part of <fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk>

Synonyms double

Related Words overlap, overlay, overlie; collapse, telescope; close, shut; plait, pleat

Antonyms extend, open, spread, unfold, unroll

to be unsuccessful <the business folded after just two months>

Synonyms bomb, collapse, crater, flame out, flop, flunk, fold, founder, miss, strike out, tank, wash out

Related Words flounder, struggle; decline, sink, skid, slip, slump, wane; crash, crumble, miscarry, misfire; go under; implode, self-destruct

Near Antonyms cook, flourish, prosper, thrive; prevail, triumph, win

Antonyms click, come off, deliver, go, go over, pan out, succeed, work out

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