Definitions for literalize
ˈlɪt ər əˌlaɪzlit·er·al·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 3 votes

1. literalize, literaliseverb

   make literal

   "literalize metaphors"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. literalizeverb

   To make literal or prosaic

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1. literalize

   To literalize means to interpret or represent something in a literal or exact manner. It can also refer to the act of making something (like a metaphor or symbol) literal, concrete or factual.

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1. Literalizeverb

   to make literal; to interpret or put in practice according to the strict meaning of the words; -- opposed to spiritualize; as, to literalize Scripture

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce literalize?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say literalize in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of literalize in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of literalize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=literalize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Literalize
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literalize
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=literalize