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UNFURL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNFURL?

Need another word that means the same as “unfurl”? Find 16 synonyms for “unfurl” in this overview.

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)

disentangleFree from involvement or entanglement.
Can you disentangle the cord.
lay outPut into a certain place or abstract location.
openHave an opening or passage or outlet.
Two new restaurants open this week.
open outBecome available.
spread outSpread out or open from a closed or folded state.
straightenStraighten up or out make straight.
He slowly straightened up using the table for support.
straighten outMake straight.
uncoilStraighten or cause to straighten from a coiled or curled position.
She uncoiled her feather boa.
undoCancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect.
The knot was difficult to undo.
unkinkStraighten or become straight.
The next job was to unkink the twisted Christmas lights.
unravelInvestigate 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.
unrollUnroll unfold or spread out or be unrolled unfolded or spread out from a furled state.
The blanket unrolled as he tugged it.
unsnarlExtricate from entanglement.
He helped her unsnarl her muddled views.
untwineMake or become unwound or untwisted.
Robyn untwined her fingers.
unwindReverse 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.
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