Romanticize (verb)

1. To present something in an idealized or unrealistic way.
2. To depict something or someone in a romantic or sentimental manner.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french romantiser, from romantique (see romantic).

Examples:

1. The movie romanticized the life of a soldier.
2. He romanticized the idea of love.
3. The novel romanticized the idea of a perfect life.
4. The artist romanticized the beauty of nature in his paintings.
5. The song romanticized the idea of a lost love.