literalize

Verb

To interpret or represent something in a literal or word-for-word manner.

ریشه

From 'literal' with the suffix '-ize' (American English) or '-ise' (British English).

مثال

• The translator had to literalize the idiomatic expressions.
• The artist chose to literalize the metaphor in their painting.
• The film literalizes the fantastical elements of the story.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Literalize idiomatic expressions Literalize metaphors Literalize abstract concepts