desplegar

Definitions of desplegar
  1. verb
    spread out or open from a closed or folded state
    synonyms: abrir, desdoblar, extender
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    antonyms:
    doblar, plegar
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    types:
    achaflanar, achaflanarse
    spread open or apart
  2. verb
    extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
    synonyms: desdoblar, desenvolver, distender, estirar, extender
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    type of:
    deformar
    assume a different shape or form
  3. verb
    extend in one or more directions
    synonyms: dilatar, ensanchar, estirar, expandir, extenderse, prolongar
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    antonyms:
    contraer, encoger, mermar
    become smaller or draw together
    type of:
    aumentar, crecer
    become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
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