What is another word for literalize?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪtəɹə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Literalize basically means to take something that is metaphorical or non-literal and interpret it in a literal or concrete manner. There are several words that can be used as synonyms to describe this act of literalizing. Some of the synonyms for literalize are 'concretize', 'objectify', 'materialize' and 'tangible'. All of these words carry the same underlying meaning of making something more concrete and tangible. Other synonyms for literalize include 'actualize', 'realize', 'embodiment', 'incarnation', and 'manifestation'. These words are all used to describe the act of taking an abstract concept and bringing it into a more concrete, understandable form.
