1. to make monumental; to treat or regard as a monument or something of lasting importance
Usage: British spelling (American: monumentalizes); third person singular present tense

Examples

• The museum monumentalises the achievements of local heroes.
• The architect's design monumentalises the historical significance of the site.
• This sculpture monumentalises the sacrifice of those who served.
• The documentary monumentalises the cultural impact of the movement.
• The inscription monumentalises the memory of the founder.
• The city monumentalises its industrial heritage through public art installations.