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In lang=en terms the difference between unfold and extend

is that unfold is to reveal while extend is to straighten (a limb).

As verbs the difference between unfold and extend

is that unfold is to undo a folding while extend is to increase in extent.

As a noun unfold

is (computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

In transitive terms the difference between unlock and unfold

is that unlock is to disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge while unfold is to reveal.

In intransitive terms the difference between unlock and unfold

is that unlock is to be or become unfastened or unrestrained while unfold is to turn out; to happen; to develop.

As a noun unfold is

in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

As verbs the difference between unfold and unhide

is that unfold is to undo a folding while unhide is to undo a hide action.

As a noun unfold

is (computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

As verbs the difference between unbind and unfold

is that unbind is to take bindings off while unfold is to undo a folding.

As a noun unfold is

(computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

As verbs the difference between unwrap and unfold

is that unwrap is to open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded while unfold is to undo a folding.

As a noun unfold is

in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

In intransitive terms the difference between unfold and show

is that unfold is to turn out; to happen; to develop while show is to be visible, to be seen.

In transitive terms the difference between unfold and show

is that unfold is to reveal while show is to guide or escort.

As verbs the difference between unfold and show

is that unfold is to undo a folding while show is to display, to have somebody see (something).

As nouns the difference between unfold and show

is that unfold is in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold while show is a play, dance, or other entertainment.

As verbs the difference between unfold and undisclose

is that unfold is to undo a folding while undisclose is (obsolete) to keep close or secret; to refrain from disclosing.

As a noun unfold

is (computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

As verbs the difference between outspread and unfold

is that outspread is (ambitransitive) to spread out; expand; extend while unfold is to undo a folding.

As an adjective outspread

is extended outward, as one's arms.

As a noun unfold is

(computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

Spread is a synonym of unfold.

In intransitive terms the difference between unfold and spread

is that unfold is to turn out; to happen; to develop while spread is to take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.

In transitive terms the difference between unfold and spread

is that unfold is to reveal while spread is to cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.

As verbs the difference between unfold and spread

is that unfold is to undo a folding while spread is to stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

As nouns the difference between unfold and spread

is that unfold is in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold while spread is the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

As verbs the difference between untangle and unfold

is that untangle is to remove tangles or knots while unfold is to undo a folding.

As a noun unfold is

(computing|programming) in functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.