materialize
Materialize (verb) means to become real or actually happen, especially after being planned or hoped for. Example: “The promised pay rise never materialized.”
How to use materialize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn from an idea or possibility into an actual, real thing — or to suddenly appear.
Spelled "materialise" in British English.
Word forms
materialized past tense, materializes singular
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Etymology
Formed from material plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.
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Rhymes for materialize
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What does “materialize” mean?
The word “materialize” means to become real or actually happen, especially after being planned or hoped for. In plain terms, to turn from an idea or possibility into an actual, real thing — or to suddenly appear.
How do you pronounce “materialize”?
“Materialize” is pronounced muh-TIH-ree-uh-lyz (/məˈtɪɹiəlaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “materialize” in a sentence?
Here is “materialize” used in a sentence: “The promised pay rise never materialized.”
What part of speech is “materialize”?
“Materialize” is a verb.
How many meanings does “materialize” have?
“Materialize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to become real or actually happen, especially after being planned or hoped for.
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