verse verse /ˈvɝːs/

noun

1. () A piece of poetry  ( rhyme , verse )
   a piece of poetry
   
2. () Literature in metrical form  ( poesy , verse , poetry )
   literature in metrical form
     She found solace in writing poetry during difficult times.
   She found solace in writing poetry during difficult times.
   
3. () A line of metrical text  ( verse line , verse )
   a line of metrical text
   

verb

1. Familiarize through thorough study or experience  ( verse )
   familiarize through thorough study or experience
    She versed herself in Roman archeology
   She versed herself in Roman archeology
   
2. (poetry) compose verses or put into verse  ( poetise [British] , poetize , verse , versify )
   (poetry) compose verses or put into verse
    He versified the ancient saga
   He versified the ancient saga