make real

VERB

materialize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear emerge happen occur realize take place turn up unfold

STRONG

actualize coalesce develop embody evolve exteriorize externalize hypostatize manifest metamorphose objectify personalize personify reify substantiate symbolize typify visualize

WEAK

be incarnate be realized become concrete become real become visual come about come to pass corporealize entify personize pragmatize substantialize take form take shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disappear hide leave lose

STRONG

decrease halt stop

Example Sentences

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These underscored just how challenging their sci-fi dreams will be to make real.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Smart meters could also help consumers save money directly by cutting bills – but only if they're willing to make real changes to how and when they use power, alongside their new smart meters.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"It takes critical thinking to develop and use AI tools in ways that make real advances in science, technology and the humanities," Burton says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Instead, she said, McDonnell has lacked the decisiveness required to make real changes in the face of resistance from the police union and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

I want to make real films that will impact people in their everyday lives.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

make real

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