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ma·te·ri·al·ize / məˈti(ə)rēəˌlīz/ • v. [intr.] 1. (of a ghost, spirit, or similar entity) appear in bodily form. ∎  [tr.] cause to appear in bodily or physical form. ∎  [tr.] rare represent or express in material form.2. become actual fact; happen: the assumed savings may not materialize. ∎  appear or be present: the train didn't materialize.DERIVATIVES: ma·te·ri·al·i·za·tion / məˌti(ə)rēələˈzāshən/ n.

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