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Open Adjective Synonyms
free, unrestrained, unconstrained, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestricted
They have an open marriage, each aware of the other's affairs.

yawning, agape, uncovered, revealed, unsealed, exposed, bare
Her uncle escaped by hiding for three nights in an open grave.

unprotected, undefended, unfortified, exposed
With the invaders at the gates, Paris was declared an open city.

unprotected, unenclosed, unsheltered, bare, uncovered, exposed
They spent a week in an open boat before being rescued. The roof can be retracted, leaving the interior completely open to the sky.

undecided, unsettled, unresolved, debatable, arguable, problematic, moot, up in the air
Whether they should get married is a question that will remain open until he returns from abroad.

exposed, public, well-known, widely known, unconcealed
That they are living together is an open secret.

ajar, gaping, agape, unfastened, unlocked, unbarred, unbolted, unlatched, unclosed
Come on in - the door is open.

receptive, open-minded, flexible, amenable, persuasible or persuadable, pliant, willing, responsive
The management is open to suggestions for improving its products and services.

liable, subject, susceptible, exposed, inclined, predisposed, disposed
These fraudulent shipping documents may well leave the captain open to prosecution for barratry.

free, accessible, public, available, obtainable, unrestricted, unobstructed, unencumbered or unincumbered, unimpeded, unhindered, unhampered, unregulated, unconditional, unqualified
The parks are open to all. We were allowed open access to the library stacks.

evident, obvious, conspicuous, manifest, clear, unconcealed, unequivocal, plain, palpable, apparent, patent, downright, out and out, blatant, flagrant, glaring, brazen
He operates with open disregard for the law.

unreserved, candid, frank, outspoken, straightforward, forthright, direct, honest, sincere, guileless, artless, fair
He found it difficult to be open with his wife.

unsettled, unagreed, unsigned, unsealed, unclinched, unestablished, unconcluded, undecided, pending
As far as I am concerned, the deal is open till the contract is signed.

generous, liberal, charitable, unreserved, open-handed, liberal, munificent, magnanimous, big-hearted, beneficent, bounteous, unselfish, unstinting, humanitarian, altruistic
They are quite open when it comes to giving to charity.

begin, start, initiate, commence, get under way, inaugurate, launch, put in or into operation, activate, get going, set in motion, establish, set up, get or start the ball rolling, get or put the show on the road, kick off
The minister opened the proceedings with an interminable speech. Jeremy is planning to open a restaurant in Pebble Lane. The show opens in Manchester next week.

unlock, unbar, unlatch, unbolt, unfasten, uncover, uncork, unseal, undo, untie, unwrap, pull out
Open the door. Open the box. Open the bottle. Open your present. He opened the drawer.

clear, unobstructed, wide open, uncluttered, roomy, spacious, extensive, expansive, treeless, uncrowded, unfenced, unenclosed, ice-free, navigable, unblocked, passable
We travelled through open country for days. In the spring the shipping lanes will again be open.

unfolded, extended, spread (out), outstretched, outspread
She ran into my open arms.

unwrapped, unsealed, unfastened
The package was open and the contents gone.

available, unfilled, vacant, untaken
There are not many jobs open in this part of the country.

unscheduled, unbooked, unspoken for, unreserved, uncommitted, free, unpromised
The doctor has an hour open at noon on Friday.

Open Verb Synonyms
expand, spread (out), stretch out, open up or out, unfurl, extend
The flag opened to the breeze.

unblock, clear, unobstruct, unclog, unstop
They had to dig up the yard to open the drain. The new law has opened the way for increased exports.

present, offer, furnish, provide, afford, yield, reveal, uncover, raise, contribute, introduce
Expansion of technology opens new business opportunities every day.

disclose, unveil, uncover, expose, display, show, exhibit, reveal, divulge, bring to light, communicate, bring out, unbosom, explain, present, announce, release, publish, air, make known, advertise
The wonders of the language were opened to me by my first dictionary.

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