verse meaning and definition

VERSE noun

Definition of verse (noun)

1. literature in metrical form
   • synonyms: poesy, poetry
2. a piece of poetry
   • synonyms: rhyme
3. a line of metrical text
   • synonyms: verse line

VERSE verb

Definition of verse (verb)

1. compose verses or put into verse
   • "He versified the ancient saga"
   • synonyms: poetise, poetize, versify
2. familiarize through thorough study or experience
   • "She versed herself in Roman archeology"