unwreathe

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈriːð//

KK: /ʌnˈriːð/

transitive verb

Definition

To remove something that is wrapped or twisted around another object.

Example

She decided to unwreathe the flowers from the decorative garland.

Tense Forms

Past: unwreathed

Past Participle: unwreathed

Conversation

Can you help me unwreathe this old necklace?

Sure! It looks like it's gotten tangled up pretty bad.

I didn't think it would be so complex to unwreathe it.

Yeah, sometimes these things can be tricky, but we'll get it sorted!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

uncoil

untwist

untwine

Antonyms

wreathe

coil

twist

Root Explanation

Unwreathe → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "wreathe" (from Old English "wriðan", meaning to twist or to wrap). The word "unwreathe" means to undo or remove a twist or wrapping.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'wreathe' meaning to wrap. So, unwreathe means to take away a wrapping.

Visually Confused Words

upwreathe

inwreathe

enwreathe