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unwrap - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'unwrap' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Unwrap [ v. t.]
- To open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded.

Meaning of 'unwrap' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . unwrap [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Example in sentence:
  • bring out the truth;
  • he broke the news to her;
  • The actress won't reveal how old she is;
  • The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold;
  • The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings;
  • unwrap the evidence in the murder case
Meaning (2):
- remove the outer cover or wrapping of
Example in sentence:
  • Let's unwrap the gifts!;
  • undo the parcel