unfold

(eg. origin, house, hindu )

unfold unfold  /ən ˈfoʊld/

Definition(s):

  1. (v) develop or come to a promising stage
  2. (v) open to the view
  3. (v) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
  4. (v) spread out or open from a closed or folded state

Synonym(s)

blossom forth, blossom out, open, spread, spread out, extend

Usage(s):

  1. When it senses that power consumption is low, it rewards you by blooming - its metal petals unfold attractively.
  2. The scandal began to unfold in May, when a special audit at the Banco Ambrosiano uncovered $1.
  3. Now you can see 105 of his drawings unfold themselves gorgeously across three floors of Mass MoCA, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, in North Adams, Mass.

News

  1. You Would Die If Superman Punched Your Face

    If you watched Superman's life unfold on a white board yesterday, you're aware of his wide range of superhuman abilities. One swipe of his right fist is enough to send you into another dimension. But imagine if you were on the other end of that punch. SEE ALSO: The 10 Most Viral YouTube Videos of 2012 YouTube sensation Vsauce3 gives a scientific breakdown of how much damage Superman could incur ...
    on June 18, 2013     Source: Mashable

  2. Biggest protests in 20 years sweep Brazil

    * Sparked by cost of public transport, complaints grow * Demonstrations unfold as Brazil hosts Confederations Cup * Protests mostly peaceful, though clashes in some cities (Updates size of protests, adds fresh quotes, details) By Todd Benson and Asher Levine SAO PAULO, June 17 (Reuters) - As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a ...
    on June 17, 2013     Source: Reuters via Yahoo! Sports

  3. Protests build in Brazil as discontent spreads

    * Sparked by cost of public transport, complaints grow * Protests unfold as Brazil hosts Confederations Cup By Todd Benson and Asher Levine SAO PAULO, June 17 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption ...
    on June 17, 2013     Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News

Quotes

  1. "Without immediate action by Congress, America could slip into a financial panic, and a distressing scenario would unfold," Mr Bush said as he worked to resurrect the package, which had been lambasted by both sides on Capitol Hill. "Our...
    on Sep 25, 2008 By: President Bush Source: Telegraph.co.uk

  2. "We have agreed that some goals, some aspirational timetables for how [withdrawal] might unfold, are well worth having in such an agreement," said Ms Rice during a surprise visit to Baghdad.
    on Aug 21, 2008 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: Irish Times

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