Also means
to bring into being
Usage Note
Materializzare is used both literally (a ghost 'materializes') and figuratively (il progetto non si è mai materializzato — the project never materialized). The reflexive form materializzarsi is more common when something comes into existence on its own. Takes avere in its non-reflexive use, essere when reflexive.
Examples
"Il suo sogno si è finalmente materializzato."
Natural Translation
His dream finally materialized.
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