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Meanings of literalize in English

Make literal.

      Usage of literalize in English
      1
      An objection is sometimes made to the effect that we literalize these scriptures which are intended to be metaphorical and spiritual.
      The Great Doctrines of the Bible
      2
      This is the work in which Wagner seems almost to literalize the figure of speech that Baudelaire employs in his Tannhauser essay.
      The new yorker
      3
      Literalizing the home-media theme, the site was designed as a visit to Tim's house.
      Wired
      4
      Banjo has literalized that ongoing process in both its band name and forthcoming self-titled debut, due out June 17.
      Wired
      Frequent collocations
      Literalize through the time