unfolding

(noun) a developmental process. Synonyms: flowering. Example: "The flowering of antebellum culture."

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

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

(verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length. Synonyms: unfold, 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: unfold, spread, spread out, open. Examples: "Open the map." "Spread your arms."