materialise
UK: məˈtɪə.ri.ə.laɪz | US: məˈtɪr.i.ə.laɪz
vi. to become actual or real; to appear in physical form
vt. to make something tangible or concrete
materialise = material<physical substance> + ise<verb suffix (British variant of -ize)>
- material: From Latin materia (matter, substance), via Old French matériel.
- ise: A verb-forming suffix of Greek origin (-izein), adopted into Latin (-izare) and later French (-iser), indicating "to make" or "to become."
Etymology Origin:
The word materialise combines material, rooted in the concept of physical matter, with -ise, a suffix that transforms nouns into verbs. It emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the idea of giving abstract concepts (e.g., plans, ideas) a physical form. The British spelling retains -ise, while American English uses -ize.
The ghost seemed to materialise out of nowhere.
His dreams finally materialised into a successful business.
Scientists hope to materialise their theories through experiments.
The artist’s vision materialised in a stunning sculpture.
Without funding, the project may never materialise.