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   pose

   /pōz/

   verb

   • 1. present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty): "the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area" Similar constitutepresentcreatecauseproducegive rise tolead toresult in
   • ▪ raise (a question or matter for consideration): "a statement that posed more questions than it answered" Similar put forwardraiseaskputsetsubmitadvanceproposepropoundpositbroachsuggestpostulatemoot
   • 2. assume a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "she posed for a swarm of TV cameramen" Similar be a modelmodelsittake up a positionassume an attitudestrike a pose
   • ▪ place (someone) in a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "he posed her on the sofa" Similar positionplaceputarrangelay outset outdisposelocatesituatearchaic:posture
   • 3. pretend to be (someone or something): "a literary novel posing as a spy thriller"
   • 4. behave affectedly in order to impress others: "some people like to drive these cars, but most just like to pose in them" Similar behave affectedlystrike an attitudestrike a posepostureattitudinizeput on airsput on an actinformal:show offcop an attitude

   noun

   • 1. a particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "photographs of boxers in ferocious poses" Similar posturepositionstanceattitudebearing
   • 2. a particular way of behaving adopted in order to give others a false impression or to impress others: "the man dropped his pose of amiability" Similar pretenseactaffectationfacadeshowfrontdisplaymasqueradepostureplayactingattitudinizingdissimulation

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French poser (verb), from late Latin pausare ‘to pause’, which replaced Latin ponere ‘to place’. The noun dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. posable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest: He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Phrasal verb. pose as someone. noun. uk / pəʊz / us / poʊz / pose noun (POSITION) [ C ]

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › posePose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POSE is to set forth or offer for attention or consideration. How to use pose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pose.

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   Pose means to position your body in a particular way for a painting, picture, or similar situation. Pose also means the particular positioning you assume as part of posing. To pose also means to state or assert something.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A pose is a particular way that you stand, sit, or lie, for example when you are being photographed or painted.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › posePose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. put into a certain place or abstract location. synonyms: lay, place, position, put, set. see more. noun. a particular way of positioning or arranging one’s body. see more. noun. a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes. see more. noun. a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   POSE meaning: 1. to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty: 2. to ask a question, especially in a…. Learn more.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › posepose | meaning of pose in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   pose meaning, definition, what is pose: to exist in a way that may cause a probl...: Learn more.