Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

versifying


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of writing or composing poetry or verse.

    - "He enjoys versifying in his free time."
    - "The poetess was known for her skill in versifying."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with versifying
converging , reverie , adverting , inverting
Variants
List of all variants of versifying that leads to same result
versified , versifies , versify , versifying
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

versifies, versified, versifying


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'verser' meaning 'to turn' and the Latin word 'versus' meaning 'line' or 'turn', referring to the turning of phrases or lines in poetry.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The longest poem ever written is the epic 'Sanskrit Mahabharata', which contains approximately 1.8 million words.

  2. The first known poet was Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet who lived around 300 BC. He is believed to have written the earliest known Chinese poems.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. poetry: A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.

  2. verse: A line or stanza of a poem.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Versifying has a rich cultural history, particularly in the realm of poetry. It has been used to express emotions, tell stories, and explore complex ideas. Many famous poets throughout history have made their mark through their skill in versifying, such as William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou.

How to Memorize "versifying"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the process of crafting a poem, from the initial inspiration to the final product.
    - Visualize the act of putting words and phrases together to create a cohesive and beautiful piece of verse.

  2. associate

    - Associate the act of versifying with the feeling of creativity and self-expression.
    - Connect the word with the image of a poet sitting at their desk, pen in hand, lost in thought.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym VErsEs FIRsT to remember the steps of versifying: Vision, Expression, Selection, Structure, and Theme.
    - Create a mental image of a poet standing at a podium, reciting their verses to an enraptured audience.


Memorize "versifying" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize versifying is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.