Synonyms for

Fold

Verb / fəʊld / Another word for fold — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To bend something in half or to bring one part of something over another part to make it smaller.

Synonyms & similar words

closedown closeup open sheepcote plication penup shutdown crimp sheeppen flexure crease folding close foldup plica bend turnup sheepfold unfold flock faithful congregation crease bend double pleat tuck wrap hinge collapse compress constrict crimp crinkle overlap plicate ruffle wrinkle

Synonyms by register

Formal

crease pleat bend double

Informal

crumple bend over tuck in

Literary

pleat gather drape

Antonyms

unfold spread straighten flatten open extend uncrease

Common collocations

  • fold paper
  • fold laundry
  • fold arms
  • fold over
  • fold down
  • fold up
  • fold in half
  • fold out

Word family

noun fold
verb fold
adjective foldable

Usage note

The verb 'fold' can refer to bending something over on itself, or to the act of closing something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I will fold the paper in half.
  2. She will fold the towels and put them away.
  3. He will fold his hands in his lap.
  4. The magician will fold the paper into a bird.
  5. The chef will fold the egg whites into the batter.

Quotes

  • Don't just fold your hands and wait for success to come, go out there and make it happen.
  • A single fold of cloth is its own horizon and we carry the universe in our pockets.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

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