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sentimentalize

sen·ti·men·talize

uncommon

verb

1.

look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment

  • “Don”
2.

make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities

  • “Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind”
  • “These experiences have sentimentalized her”
3.

act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

Origin

From sentimental + -ize.

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