VERB | change | sentimentalise, sentimentalize | make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities |
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change | sentimentalise, sentimentalize | look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment | |
body | sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise | act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression |
Meaning | make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities. | |
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Pattern | Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something | |
Synonym | sentimentalize | |
Broader | change, alter, modify | Cause to change |
Meaning | look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something | |
Synonym | sentimentalize | |
Broader | misrepresent, belie | represent falsely |
Nouns | sentimentalisation | the act of indulging in sentiment |
Meaning | Act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
Synonyms | sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise | |
Broader | act, behave, do | Behave in a certain manner |
Spanish | ponerse sentimental | |
Nouns | sentimentalisation | the act of indulging in sentiment |
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