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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024un•fold /ʌnˈfoʊld/USA pronunciation v. - to (cause to) come out of a folded state;
(cause to) be spread or opened out: [~ + object]The bird unfolded its wings and flew off.[no object]The flower petals unfolded in the sun. - to be revealed or displayed;
become clear:[no object]The movie's plot gradually unfolded.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024un•fold (un fōld′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to bring out of a folded state;
spread or open out:Unfold your arms. - to spread out or lay open to view.
- to reveal or display.
- to reveal or disclose in words, esp. by careful or systematic exposition;
set forth;
explain.
v.i. - to become unfolded;
open. - to develop.
- to become clear, apparent, or known:The protagonist's character unfolds as the story reaches its climax.
- bef. 900; Middle English unfolden, Old English unfealdan; cognate with German entfalten. See un-2, fold1
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