unfolding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a developmental process
   flowering.
   
   • the flowering of antebellum culture
2. verb develop or come to a promising stage
   blossom; unfold; blossom out; blossom forth.
   
   • Youth blossomed into maturity
3. verb open to the view
   unfold.
   
   • A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings
4. verb extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
   stretch; extend; stretch out; unfold.
   
   • Unfold the newspaper
   • stretch out that piece of cloth
   • extend the TV antenna
5. verb spread out or open from a closed or folded state
   spread; open; spread out; unfold.
   
   • open the map
   • spread your arms

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