the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > sentimentality > turn into an object of sentiment [verb (transitive)] > imbue with sentimental qualities (2)
transitive. To make (a person, etc.) sentimental; to imbue (a person, work of art, etc.) with sentiment or sentimental qualities.
transitive. Usually with up. To impart a sentimental or mawkish atmosphere to (something); to play (music) in a sentimental or corny manner. Also…