materialize

[muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz] / məˈtɪər i əˌlaɪz /

VERB

come into being

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 make real personize pragmatize substantialize take form take shape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disappear hide leave lose

STRONG

decrease halt stop

Example Sentences

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Musk is known for giving optimistic forecasts that don’t always materialize in the given time frame.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

“Investors are likely gaining comfort with the elevated capital expenditure level given that the company’s full-stack approach to AI is starting to meaningfully materialize in its results,” said William Blair’s Ralph Schackart.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A trio of already released PMIs—both official and private—highlighted China’s two-speed economy and vulnerability to any global downturn that might materialize if the Iran war is prolonged, said Allen von Mehren at Danske Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Darkness began to materialize, a black coat for each of them.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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