unclose
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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to open or cause to open
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to come or bring to light; reveal or be revealed
Etymology
Origin of unclose
First recorded in 1300–50, unclose is from the Middle English word unclosen. See un- 2, close
Example Sentences
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The heavy eyes did unclose, the clenched hand relaxed to try and clasp his child, and he murmured feebly— "How came you here, my poor darling Ellen? are friends here?—is that Cameron's voice?"
From Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters by Aguilar, Grace
Disclose, dis-klōz′, v.t. to unclose: to open: to lay open: to bring to light: to reveal.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
Meetings and partings, tokens, serenades, Tears—idle tears—and coy denials vain; Flower of the summer's rose, Say, will your leaves unclose Ever again?
From The Two Twilights by Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin)
The thought that bids mine eyelids half unclose Fades to a dream, and out from Summer goes, In the brown Autumn of her drooping eyes.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
He who dwelt in the fair damsel, even the noble demon Beelzebub, Spirit of Pride, never deigned to unclose his teeth.
From La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Michelet, Jules
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