versify
to relate, describe, or treat (something) in verse.
to convert (prose or other writing) into metrical form.
to compose verses.
Origin of versify
1Other words from versify
- ver·si·fi·er, noun
- un·ver·si·fied, adjective
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How to use versify in a sentence
Suddenly looking up, the minister exclaimed, ‘Art thou the versifying man?’
East Anglia | J. Ewing RitchieThis music, this versifying, this admitting a stranger so unreservedly into your pursuits?'
The Heir of Redclyffe | Charlotte M. YongeMargaret was not only given to versifying, but was fond of' framing devices, which she inscribed upon her books and furniture.
The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. I. (of V.) | Margaret, Queen Of NavarrePushkin, meanwhile, devoted himself completely to his duties as bridegroom and to versifying.
The Green Book | Mr JkaiIn addition to versifying, Pennewip had still another hobby, which gave him more claim to a throne than did anything else.
Walter Pieterse | Multatuli
British Dictionary definitions for versify
/ (ˈvɜːsɪˌfaɪ) /
(tr) to render (something) into metrical form or verse
(intr) to write in verse
Origin of versify
1Derived forms of versify
- versifier, noun
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