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   materialize

   /məˈtɪərɪəlʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. become actual fact; happen: "the forecast rate of increase did not materialize" Similar happenoccurcome abouttake placecome into beingtranspirearisebe realizedtake shapeinformal:come offshape uparchaic:come to passrare:eventuate
   • ▪ appear or be present when expected: "the train failed to materialize" Similar appearturn uparrivemake/put in an appearancepresent oneself/itselfcome into view/sightemergesurfaceloombecome visibleshow oneself/itselfreveal oneself/itselfshow one's facecome to lightpop upinformal:show upfetch uppitch upblow inOpposite disappear
   • 2. (of a ghost, spirit, or similar entity) appear in bodily form: "he plays a teenager whose make-believe friend materializes"
   • ▪ represent or cause to appear in bodily or physical form: "a medium, she was reputed to materialize substances"

   Derivatives

   • 1. materialization noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › materializeMaterialize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MATERIALIZE is to make material : objectify. How to use materialize in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATERIALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATERIALIZE definition: 1. If an object materializes, it appears suddenly: 2. If an idea or hope materializes, it becomes…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › materializeMATERIALIZE Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for MATERIALIZE: begin, originate, arise, start, appear, commence, be, emerge; Antonyms of MATERIALIZE: stop, cease, end, conclude, finish, terminate, disappear, halt.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATERIALIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to invest or become invested with a physical shape or form. 3. to cause (a spirit, as of a dead person) to appear in material form or (of a spirit) to appear in such form. 4. (intransitive) to take shape; become tangible. after hours of discussion, the project finally began to materialize. 5. physics.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › materializeMaterialize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   When you materialize, you show up suddenly after being missing, unborn, or unseen. Think of Harry Potter removing his invisibility cloak. He materializes.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › materializeMaterialize - definition of materialize by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (intr) to become fact; actually happen: our hopes never materialized. 2. to invest or become invested with a physical shape or form. 3. to cause (a spirit, as of a dead person) to appear in material form or (of a spirit) to appear in such form.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › materialize_vmaterialize, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb materialize mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb materialize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. materialize has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. conjuring (1840s) spiritualism (1840s) particle physics (1970s) See meaning & use.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmaterialize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   A tall figure suddenly materialized at her side. (informal) The train failed to materialize (= it did not come). Definition of materialize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › materializeMaterialize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    MATERIALIZE meaning: 1 : to become visible to appear especially in a sudden or magical way; 2 : to begin to happen or exist to occur or become real usually used in negative statements.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of materialize – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    MATERIALIZE definition: If something does not materialize, it does not happen: . Learn more.