materialize
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/mətˈiəɹɪəlˌaɪz/
materialise

Definition & Meaning of "materialize"in English

to materialize
01

to become a reality, especially something that was planned or expected

actualize

Intransitive
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Examples
The new community center will materialize next year, fulfilling the long-standing promise to local residents.
The ambitious project did not materialize as expected due to unforeseen budget constraints.
1.1

to bring a concept, design, or theoretical idea into a tangible or physical form

Transitive: to materialize an idea or concept | to materialize an idea or concept into a product
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Examples
The new 3D printer technology allowed the team to materialize complex architectural models directly from digital blueprints.
The startup ’s ambitious goal was to materialize their innovative concept into a fully functional product by the end of the year.
02

to become visible or present, often in an unexpected or timely manner

Intransitive
example
Examples
The missing cat finally materialized in the neighbor's garage after days of searching.
The much-anticipated guest speaker materialized just as the conference began.
03

(of an entity, often supernatural) to take on a physical presence or form

Intransitive
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Examples
The ghostly figure materialized in the old mansion, startling everyone present.
The medium claimed she could make the spirits of the deceased materialize during her séances.
04

to bring into physical existence through trickery or supernatural means

Transitive: to materialize sb/sth
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The magician 's trick was so convincing that it appeared to materialize a rabbit from an empty hat.
In the story, the sorcerer could materialize objects from thin air with a simple incantation.
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