sentimentalize (Verb) — Look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment. ex. "Don't sentimentalize the past events"
sentimentalize (Verb) — Make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities. ex. "Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind" ex. "These experiences have sentimentalized her"
sentimentalize (Verb) — Act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression.