verb
- to appear in physical form; to become visible or real
- to happen or come about; to become actual fact
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The ghost materialised in the old mansion’s hallway.
- Her dreams of becoming a doctor finally materialised after years of study.
- The promised funding never materialised for the project.
- A figure materialised out of the fog.
- The peace talks materialised after months of negotiations.
- The expected profits failed to materialise this quarter.
- Support for the campaign materialised from unexpected sources.