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Definition of versifying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
literatureDated poem or other writing arranged in lines with rhythmDated
- His versifying was admired by his classmates.
Adjective
1.
poeticRare related to composing or making versesRare
- The versifying style of the poem was captivating.
2.
transformativeRare involving the transformation of prose into poetryRare
- Her versifying approach turned the story into a lyrical piece.
Origin of versifying
Latin, versus (a line) + facere (to make)
Examples of versifying in a sentence
He earned extra money by doing versifying for greeting cards. His versifying talent was evident in every stanza. The versifying elements added depth to the narrative. The versifying nature of the text was evident in its rhythm. His versifying skills made the prose sound poetic.
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- French:versification, versifiant, ...
- German:Dichten, versifizierend, ...
- Italian:versificazione, poetico, ...
- Spanish:versificación, poético, ...
- Portuguese:versificação, poético, ...
- Chinese:诗作, 作诗的, ...
- Japanese:詩作, 詩的な, ...
- Arabic:شِعْر, نَظْمِي, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁיר בְּחַרְזִים, שִׁירִי, ...
- Russian:стихотворчество, стихотворный, ...
- Ukrainian:віршування, віршотворчий, ...
- Hindi:काव्य रचना, काव्यात्मक, ...
Definition of versify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
literaturetr./intr. Dated create or compose poetry or versestr./intr. Dated
- She loves to versify in her free time.
2.
poetrytr. Dated express a story or idea in versetr. Dated
- The poet versified the ancient legend beautifully.
Origin of versify
Latin, versus (verse) + -ify (to make)
Examples of versify in a sentence
The poet began to versify the ancient tales. She loves to versify her thoughts into sonnets. He decided to versify the entire novel.
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- French:versifier, poétiser, ...
- German:dichten, in Versform bringen, ...
- Italian:versificare, poetizzare, ...
- Spanish:versificar, poner en verso, ...
- Portuguese:versificar, ...
- Chinese:作诗, 用诗表达, ...
- Japanese:詩を作る, 詩にする, ...
- Arabic:نَظَمَ الشِّعْر, ينظم, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַבֵּר שִׁירָה, לְהַבִּיעַ בְּחָרוּזִים, ...
- Russian:сочинять стихи, перелагать, ...
- Ukrainian:писати вірші, ...
- Hindi:कविता लिखना, पद्यबद्ध करना, ...
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