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unfold - spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms" |
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spread,
open |
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fold up,
fold,
turn up incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating; "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
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undo cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; "I wish I could undo my actions"
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divaricate spread apart; "divaricate one's fingers"
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exfoliate grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate"
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grass shoot down, of birds
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butterfly cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking; "butterflied shrimp"
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uncross change from a crossed to an uncrossed position; "She uncrossed her legs"
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splay spread open or apart; "He splayed his huge hands over the table"
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unfold - extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna" |
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stretch,
extend |
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extend increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice"
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change form,
change shape,
deform assume a different shape or form
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unfold - open to the view; "A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings" |
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uncover,
reveal,
unveil,
bring out remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body; "uncover your belly"; "The man exposed himself in the subway"
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