sentimentalize

v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.

v.tr.
To imbue or regard with sentiment; be sentimental about.

v.intr.
To behave in a sentimental manner.

sentimentalization sen'ti·men'tal·i·za'tion (-ĭ-zā'shən) n.

verb

To regard or imbue with affected or exaggerated emotion: romanticize. See feelings, real/imaginary.

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The verb has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment
  Synonym: sentimentalise

Meaning #2: make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities
  Synonym: sentimentalise

Meaning #3: act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
  Synonyms: sentimentalise, sentimentize, sentimentise

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