Materialize

Pronunciation: /məˈtɪriːəˌlaɪz/

Materialize (verb)

  1. to happen or become real, especially after being planned or expected.
  2. to appear suddenly in a way that seems magical or surprising.
  3. to take a physical form that can be seen or touched.

Examples

  • Their plans to travel materialized after months of saving.
  • The opportunity to work abroad finally materialized.

Common collocations: plans materialize, dreams materialize, materialize out of nowhere, suddenly materialize, materialize into a sculpture

Synonyms of Materialize

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Materialize

  • when something ceases to be visible