What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
materialize
Example
The dream of owning a house finally materialized after years of hard work. [materialized: verb]
Example
The magician made the rabbit materialize out of thin air. [materialize: verb]
manifest
Example
The symptoms of the disease began to manifest themselves after a few days. [manifest: verb]
Example
Her love for music manifested in her dedication to practicing every day. [manifested: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Manifest is more commonly used than materialize in everyday language, making it a more useful word to learn for ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between materialize and manifest?
Manifest is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while materialize is more commonly used in informal contexts and may not be appropriate for formal situations.
