/məˈtɪriəlaɪz/
ma·teri·al·ize (BrE also ma·teri·al·ise)
BrE /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/
NAmE /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/
[I] (usually used in negative sentences)
to take place or start to exist as expected or planned
The promotion he had been promised failed to materialize.
[I]
to appear suddenly and/or in a way that cannot be explained
A tall figure suddenly materialized at her side.
(informal) The train failed to materialize (= it did not come).
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ma·teri·al·iza·tion, ma·teri·al·isa·tion
BrE /məˌtɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
NAmE /məˌtɪriələˈzeɪʃn/
[U]