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- [vur-suh-fahy]
- /ˈvɜr səˌfaɪ/
- /ˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-suh-fahy]
- /ˈvɜr səˌfaɪ/
Definitions of versify word
- verb with object versify to relate, describe, or treat (something) in verse. 1
- verb with object versify to convert (prose or other writing) into metrical form. 1
- verb without object versify to compose verses. 1
- verb versify to render (something) into metrical form or verse 0
- verb versify to write in verse 0
- intransitive verb versify to compose verses 0
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Origin of versify
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English versifien < Old French versifier < Latin versificāre. See verse, -ify
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Parts of speech for Versify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
versify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
versify usage trend in Literature
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