materialise
/mə'tiəriəlaiz/ Cách viết khác : (materialise) /mə'tiəriəlaiz/
Definition
- Verb:
- To become actual or real; to come into existence or fact: "materialise" means to happen or appear in a way that can be seen or touched, often after being only an idea, plan, or hope.
- To appear suddenly or unexpectedly: It can also describe something, especially a person or ghost, appearing suddenly as if from nowhere.
Usage
- As a verb, "materialise" is used to describe the process where an abstract concept, such as a plan, dream, or opportunity, becomes a concrete reality.
- It is often used in contexts involving hopes, plans, or fears becoming real.
- In more figurative or supernatural contexts, it describes a person or entity appearing suddenly.
Examples
- Verb:
- Her hopes of a promotion finally materialised after years of hard work.
- The funding for the new project failed to materialise, so it was cancelled.
- As we waited in the fog, a strange figure materialised out of the mist.
Advanced Usage
- "to materialise out of thin air": to appear suddenly and surprisingly, as if from nowhere.
- A solution to the problem seemed to materialise out of thin air during the meeting.
Variants and Related Words
- Materialisation (noun): The process of becoming material or real; an instance of this.
- The materialisation of the concept took several years.
- Materialize (verb): The standard spelling in American English. The meaning is identical to "materialise" (British English spelling).
Synonyms
- Appear: To come into sight.
- Realise/Realize: To achieve or make real (a plan, dream, etc.).
- Take shape: To develop into a clear and definite form.
- Come to pass: To happen or occur (more formal).
Antonyms
- Disappear: To cease to be visible.
- Vanish: To disappear completely and suddenly.
- Dissipate: To disperse or fade away.
Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Materialise" is not typically used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is generally contained within the single word.)
Related Idioms
- Fail to materialise: A common phrase meaning that something expected or promised does not happen.
- The predicted economic boom failed to materialise.
Verb
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come into being; become reality
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Her dream really materialized
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