unwraps
Removes gift paper
Unwraps is the third-person singular form of unwrap, meaning to remove the wrapping or covering from something: She unwraps the gift carefully.
The word applies literally to packages and figuratively to revealing hidden things: The documentary unwraps the mystery behind the scandal.
The opposite of wraps.
Reveals something hidden
- exposesMakes visible or known
- disclosesMakes previously hidden information public
- unveilsMakes known publicly
- showsPresents or broadcasts
discovers · layers · mystery · truth · secrets · hidden · beneath · unfolds
Allows passage through
- revealsMakes visible or known
- presentsItems given freely
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- paperPressed pulp for writing
bows · birthday · Christmas · surprise · tears · packaging · boxes · tissue
uncovers
Reveals something hidden
- exposesMakes visible or known
- disclosesMakes previously hidden information public
- unveilsMakes known publicly
shows · discovers · layers · mystery · truth · secrets · hidden · beneath · unfolds · unravels
opens
Allows passage through
paper · bows · birthday · Christmas · surprise · tears · packaging · boxes · tissue · excitement
peels
Removes outer covering
packaging · cellophane · snack · granola · protein bar · cheese · butter · lollipop · sealed · freshness
removes
Takes something out
healing · medical · tape · injury · care · examination · nurse · patient · cast · splint