verb (used with object), ma·te·ri·al·ized, ma·te·ri·al·iz·ing. to give material form to; realize: to materialize an ambition. to invest with material attributes: to materialize abstract ideas with metaphors. to make physically perceptible; cause (a spirit or the like) to appear in bodily form. to render materialistic.

Britannica Dictionary definition of MATERIALIZE [no object] 1 : to become visible : to appear especially in a sudden or magical way A waiter suddenly materialized beside our table. Rain clouds materialized on the horizon. 2 : to begin to happen or exist : to occur or become real — usually used in negative statements

materialize verb [ I ] (UK usually materialise) uk / məˈtɪə.ri.ə.laɪz / us / məˈtɪr.i.ə.laɪz / If an object materializes, it appears suddenly: Suddenly a lorry appeared in front of her - it seemed to materialize out of nowhere. If an idea or hope materializes, it becomes real: She was promised a promotion but it never materialized.

v. ma·te·ri·al·ized, ma·te·ri·al·iz·ing, ma·te·ri·al·iz·es v.intr. 1. To come into existence; become real: Their support on the eastern flank did not materialize.