American English pronunciation
How to pronounce verses
IPA transcription: ['vɚsɪz]
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Noun
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literature in metrical form
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a piece of poetry
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a line of metrical text
Verb
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compose verses or put into verse
“He versified the ancient saga”
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familiarize through thorough study or experience
“She versed herself in Roman archeology”
Usage examples
- The hijackers recited Quran verses and tried to reassure the Algerian passengers.
- It is famous for such call-and-response verses as What's your name?
- The universes contained within them are his alone.
- Not many biographic sources exist about Kornaros apart from the last verses of "Erotokritos".
- Alternative hit "Fat Lip", which incorporated verses of what one critic called "brat rap.
- Only in the Authorized Version does the translation vary between the two verses.
- Capaldi had originally written only two verses of lyrics.
- "You're looking for witch doctors." He spoke some verses from the Koran, and moved on.
- The other son was a poet, and delighted all of Rome with his beautiful verses.
- The Barroso mountain range traverses the province.