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Synonyms & Similar Words
appear
emerge
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come into being
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become evident
become manifest
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grow
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surface
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materialize
coalesce
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solidify
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actualize
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Meaning of Materialize
The primary meaning of "materialize" is to come into existence or become visible.
Definitions
- To come into existence or become visible, especially in a sudden or unexpected way
- * To become real or actual, rather than just being an idea or possibility
- * To take physical form, especially in a way that is surprising or impressive
Etymology of Materialize
The word "materialize" originated in the mid-19th century from the verb "material" and the suffix "-ize", which is used to form verbs that mean "to make" or "to become"
Historically, the word was used in spiritualist and theosophical contexts to describe the process of a spirit or entity taking physical form
Over time, the word has taken on a broader range of meanings, including its use in everyday language to describe the process of something coming into existence or becoming visible
Example Uses
- The ghost began to materialize in front of our eyes
- * The company's plans to expand into new markets began to materialize last year
- * The idea for the new product materialized after months of brainstorming and research