to bring out of a folded state; spread or open out

Unfold your arms.

to spread out or lay open to view.

to reveal or display.

to reveal or disclose in words, esp. by careful or systematic exposition; set forth; explain.

to become unfolded; open.

to develop.

to become clear, apparent, or known

The protagonist's character unfolds as the story reaches its climax.

verb

fold , wrap , conceal , hide , withhold , block , check , stagnate , stop

verb

disentangle , display , expand , extend , fan , fan out , flatten , loosen , open , outspread , outstretch , reel out , release , shake out , spread , straighten , stretch out , unbend , uncoil , uncrease , uncurl , undo , unfurl , unravel , unroll , untwist , unwind , unwrap , announce , clarify , clear up , decipher , describe , disclose , discover , divulge , dope out , elucidate , explain , explicate , expose , figure out , illustrate , present , publish , resolve , reveal , show , solve , uncover , bear fruit , demonstrate , elaborate , evidence , evince , evolve , grow , manifest , mature , stretch , blossom , develop , expiate , flower , untuck