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Materialize

usgb/məˈtɪriəlaɪz/Volume
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Unexpected Appearance

Use 'materialize' to describe someone or something appearing suddenly, in a surprising way.

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As we pondered our lost map, a guide materialized beside us.
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Mysterious Connotations

'Materialize' often implies a mysterious or magical arrival, not just a simple entrance.

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In the middle of the séance, a ghostly figure materialized.
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Instantaneous Action

'Materialize' implies a quick or instant event, not a gradual process.

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As if by magic, the street performer materialized a bouquet of flowers.
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