Word
materialize
Phoneticsma·te·ri·al·ize, stress on the second syllable
/məˈtɪɹiəˌɫaɪz/
UK spelling · materialise
Definition
v. to become real or happen. You use this when a plan or a person finally appears after being delayed or not expected.
v. to become a reality or to appear in a physical form. Often used to describe the fulfillment of a promise, plan, or expectation.
Examples
“The plan to build a new park finally materialized.”
“After months of waiting, the promised funding finally materialized, allowing the team to start the project.”
“The sudden materialization of the long-lost manuscript provided historians with a wealth of primary sources that had previously been thought to be lost forever.”
Examples
simple
“The plan to build a new park finally materialized.”
contextual
“After months of waiting, the promised funding finally materialized, allowing the team to start the project.”
complex
“The sudden materialization of the long-lost manuscript provided historians with a wealth of primary sources that had previously been thought to be lost forever.”
Real-World Examples
“He also told Fox News that progress in getting Hamas to give up its weapons and move forward with a Gaza peace plan could materialize in about a month.” “E-scooters were mentioned in the 2022 Queen's speech, but nothing materialised.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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