LITERALIZE Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word literalize. (opposite meanings)

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	abstract				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of)
	conventionalize				verbv
	verb • make conventional or adapt to conventions • represent according to a conventional style
	explain				verbv
	verb • make plain and comprehensible • define • serve as a reason or cause or justification of
	fictionalize				verbv
	verb • make into fiction • convert into the form or the style of a novel
	figurative				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech adjective satellite • consisting of or forming human or animal figures
	illustrate				verbv
	verb • clarify by giving an example of • depict with an illustration • supply with illustrations
	interpret				verbv
	verb • make sense of; assign a meaning to • give an interpretation or explanation to • give an interpretation or rendition of • create an image or likeness of • restate (words) from one language into another language • make sense of a language
	metaphorical				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
	paraphrase				verb, nounv, n
	noun • rewording for the purpose of clarification verb • express the same message in different words
	symbolize				verbv
	verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
	spiritualize				verbv
	verb • give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense • elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration • purify from the corrupting influences of the world