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- Dictionarypose/pəʊz/
verb
- 1. present or constitute (a problem or danger): "the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area" Similar
- 2. assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "the prime minister posed for photographers" Similar
noun
- 1. a way of standing or sitting, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "photographs of boxers in ferocious poses" Similar
- 2. a particular way of behaving adopted in order to impress or to give a false impression: "the man dropped his pose of amiability" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pose as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to distinguish pose from related words like air, affectation, and mannerism.
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. Pose has several other senses as a verb and a noun.
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Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'pose' as a verb and a noun in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for 'pose'.
To pose is to assume a particular stance. Like a runway model strutting to the end of the catwalk, posing with her hands on her hips, and then gracefully walking back. The original meaning of pose from the 14th century is "to put in a certain position."
Pose can mean to assume a position or attitude, to present or constitute something, or to puzzle or baffle. It can also be a noun for a posture, an affectation, or a question. See synonyms, usage, and etymology.
