unfold
verbHow many syllables in unfold?
There are 2 syllables in the word unfold.How to pronounce unfold:
Definition of unfold:
- unfold (verb):
- to develop or be developed
- develop or come to a promising stage.
- to open the folds of spread or straighten out expand
Synonyms for unfold:
bear fruit
blossom
blossom forth
blossom out
develop
emerge
evolve
expand
extend
fan (out)
flare (out)
grow
happen
mature
occur
open
outspread
outstretch
progress
spread (out)
stretch (out)
take place
transpire
unfurl
work out
Antonyms for unfold:
abbreviate
abridge
block
check
close
close in
compress
conceal
concentrate
condense
constrict
contract
cover
cramp
curtail
cut
cut back
decrease
diminish
end
fold
fold up
furl
hide
hold
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