UNFOLD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

open to the view

Example: A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings

Categories: Uncover, Bring out, Unveil, Reveal

Part of speech: Verb

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

Example: Unfold the newspaper; stretch out that piece of cloth; extend the TV antenna

Categories: Change shape, Change form, Deform

Part of speech: Verb

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

Example: open the map; spread your arms

Categories: Undo

Blossom out, Stretch, Blossom forth, Extend, Spread out

The word "unfold" comes from Old English unfealdan, which comes from Middle English unfolden.

un – A related word in the same word family.

fold – A related word in the same word family.

Old English shared many words with Old Norse due to Viking settlements in England.