versify
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈvɜr.sɪ.faɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To create or compose poetry or verses.
Example
She loves to versify her thoughts and feelings in beautiful poems.
Tense Forms
Past: versified
Past Participle: versified
Conversation
I’ve been trying to versify my thoughts into poetry lately.
That sounds interesting! How's it going so far?
It’s challenging, but I love how it makes me think differently.
Keep at it! It’s amazing how much you can express when you versify.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rhyme
compose
poetize
Antonyms
prose
speak
narrate
transitive verb
Definition
To convert written language from prose into a form that has rhythm and rhyme, often used in poetry.
Example
The poet decided to versify her favorite story to give it a musical quality.
Tense Forms
Past: versified
Past Participle: versified
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to versify your favorite stories?
That sounds interesting! I’ve never tried it, but I love poetry.
Yeah, it could be a fun way to express them differently and make them more memorable.
Root Explanation
Versify → It is formed from "versus" (from Latin, meaning to turn or a line of verse) and the suffix "-fy" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "versify" means to make something into verse or to compose in poetic form.
Memory Tip
Think of 'turning' something into 'verse' — that's what versify means, to make something into poetry.
Visually Confused Words
verify
reversify
diversify
verbify
vestrify
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