Need another word that means the same as “unfurl”? Find 16 synonyms for “unfurl” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Unfurl” are: unroll, untwine, disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, unwind, uncoil, unreel, undo, spread out, open, open out, lay out, straighten, straighten out, unkink
Unfurl as a Verb
Definitions of "Unfurl" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unfurl” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind.
- Unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state.
Synonyms of "Unfurl" as a verb (16 Words)
| disentangle | Free from involvement or entanglement. Can you disentangle the cord. |
| lay out | Put into a certain place or abstract location. |
| open | Have an opening or passage or outlet. Two new restaurants open this week. |
| open out | Become available. |
| spread out | Spread out or open from a closed or folded state. |
| straighten | Straighten up or out make straight. He slowly straightened up using the table for support. |
| straighten out | Make straight. |
| uncoil | Straighten or cause to straighten from a coiled or curled position. She uncoiled her feather boa. |
| undo | Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect. The knot was difficult to undo. |
| unkink | Straighten or become straight. The next job was to unkink the twisted Christmas lights. |
| unravel | Investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling. Can you unravel the mystery. |
| unreel | (of a film) wind from one reel to another during projection. Unreel the tape. |
| unroll | Unroll unfold or spread out or be unrolled unfolded or spread out from a furled state. The blanket unrolled as he tugged it. |
| unsnarl | Extricate from entanglement. He helped her unsnarl her muddled views. |
| untwine | Make or become unwound or untwisted. Robyn untwined her fingers. |
| unwind | Reverse the winding or twisting of. The Grand Hotel is a superb place to unwind. |
Usage Examples of "Unfurl" as a verb
- The flags unfurl.
- A man was unfurling a sail.
- Unfurl a banner.
