Meaning of the word verse in English

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verse

US /vɝːs/

UK /vɝːs/

writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme

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The poet wrote a beautiful verse about nature.

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Each verse of the song tells a different part of the story.

Synonym:

stanza canto line poem poetry

a portion of a chapter in the Bible

Example:

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Please turn to John chapter 3, verse 16.

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She quoted a verse from the Psalms.

to write poetry or compose verses

Example:

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He spent his evenings versing about his travels.

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The bard would often verse tales of heroes and legends.

Synonym:

poetize compose rhyme

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nonsense verse blank verse