Meaning of the word materialize in English

What does materialize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

materialize

US /məˈtɪr.i.ə.laɪz/
UK /məˈtɪə.ri.ə.laɪz/

Verb

1.

to appear or become actual or real

Example:
Her dreams of becoming a doctor finally began to materialize.
A strange figure seemed to materialize out of the mist.
2.

to cause to appear in bodily form

Example:
The magician claimed he could materialize objects from thin air.
The spirit was said to materialize only under a full moon.