Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unravel

verb
/ʌnˈrævəl/
Definition
To undo or separate the threads of something tangled or knotted.
Examples
  • She worked to unravel the mystery of the missing artifact.
  • The detective was determined to unravel the clues left behind.
  • As they talked, the complex issue began to unravel, revealing possible solutions.
Meaning
To clarify or solve a complicated problem or situation.
Synonyms
  • unscramble
  • resolve
  • unwind
  • clarify
  • disentangle