unfold
/ʌnˈfoʊld/ verb B1- To undo a folding. · to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; She unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully.
- To become unfolded. · The curtains unfolded to reveal the stage.
- To turn out; to happen; to develop. · Events unfolded in an unexpected way.
- To lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to reveal. · to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a science
- To reassemble a line of text that was split across multiple lines.
He/she/it unfolds · Past unfolded · Past participle unfolded · -ing form unfolding
Verb forms
- Base form
- unfold
- He/she/it
- unfolds
- Past
- unfolded
- Past participle
- unfolded
- -ing form
- unfolding
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The young man had found Signor Pastrini looking very much alarmed, and this had only made him the more anxious to read Albert’s letter; and so he went instantly towards the waxlight, and unfolded it.
“The same writing,” remarked Holmes, as he opened the envelope, “and actually signed,” he added in an exultant voice as he unfolded the epistle.
Her many attractions were again dwelt on; and Caroline boasted joyfully of their increasing intimacy, and ventured to predict the accomplishment of the wishes which had been unfolded in her former letter.
Your character was unfolded in the recital which I received many months ago from Mr.
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