unfold

(verb) develop or come to a promising stage. Synonyms: blossom, blossom out, blossom forth. Examples: "Youth blossomed into maturity."

(verb) open to the view. Examples: "A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings."

(verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length. Synonyms: stretch, stretch out, extend. Examples: "Unfold the newspaper." "Stretch out that piece of cloth." "Extend the tv antenna."

(verb) spread out or open from a closed or folded state. Synonyms: spread, spread out, open. Examples: "Open the map." "Spread your arms."