materialize
verb (used without object)
to come into perceptible existence; appear; become actual or real; be realized or carried out.
materialise
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a variation of
materialize.
Example Sentences
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That long-awaited "rebalancing" of the Chinese economy has yet to materialise, IMF Asia and Pacific department director Krishna Srinivasan said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
"If projections of the historically strong 2026-27 El Nino materialise, drought and fire risks will intensify further across tropical forest regions," the deforestation report said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
"This year, the initial projections for sugarcane production did not materialise due to unusual weather in some parts and disease in certain varieties," said Siraj Hussain, a former secretary at the federal agriculture ministry.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
If any move does materialise for Romero, it would be a sensational development and be another deal, following the one for Eze last season, which would present a chance for bragging rights for Arsenal fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In other words, should any threaten to develop truth, to materialise, all efforts can be concentrated in shaping them to the desired end.
From The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia by George A. (George Augustine) Taylor
