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pose

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verb (1)

ˈpōz How to pronounce pose (audio)
posed; posing

transitive verb

1
a
: to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
let me pose a question
b
: to come to attention as : present
smoking poses a health risk
2
a
: to put or set in place
b
: to place (someone, such as a model) in a studied attitude

intransitive verb

1
: to assume a posture or attitude usually for artistic purposes
2
: to affect an attitude or character usually to deceive or impress
posed as a doctor to gain access to the ward

pose

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noun

1
: a sustained posture
especially : one assumed for artistic effect
2
: an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect

pose

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verb (2)

posed; posing

transitive verb

: puzzle, baffle

Synonyms

Verb (1)

Noun

Verb (2)

Choose the Right Synonym for pose

pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving.

pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

Example Sentences

Noun The photographs show the models in both clothed and nude poses. Hold that pose. It will make a great photograph. His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose.
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Verb
Also, remain conscious of any materials that could pose hazards to your baby while in use. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 One plan is to replace invasive plants that pose a serious risk for wildfires, such as mustard weed, with drought-tolerant native plants, including California bush sunflowers. Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Mike Sarafin, the Artemis I mission manager, had told reporters Monday that the teams knew that could pose a problem during the launch attempt but decided to proceed anyway. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Millions of baby swings and rockers that pose a risk of asphyxiation or other injuries to infants have been recalled, according to an announcement Monday from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 But that approach leaves little money for problems that can also pose significant problems down the line, said D’Alessandro, the 2009 review author. Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Carbon may be the most obvious and measurable cause of inaction, but there are other externalities that pose tangible risks for the economy. Heather Landy, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2022 The schools are at the center of two high-profile cases that pose a threat to affirmative action admission policies. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 The agency has also publicly appealed to residents of nearby Enerhodar to engage in partisan resistance that would not pose a risk to the plant. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022
Noun
Baker, after shooing her résistantes into hiding, struck her pose as the lady of the house, hotly impatient with the German intrusion, especially once a search warrant appeared. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 His pose recalls a tale set at Mount Govardhan, today a pilgrimage site near New Delhi. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Her stunning pose in the heather in Scotland, shot by Julian Calder, is another remarkable image. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In an Italian parking lot, Blumarine designer Nicolas Brognano gave his best model pose in a Yeezy Gap Round Jacket, bundled up in a beanie, a hoodie, and sweatpants. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2022 The timeout by Staley seemed to startle the Raiders out of their relaxed pose and encourage them to gear up for one more play from scrimmage. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022 Sometimes, his pose is almost regal: arms at his sides, head lifted proudly. Kelly Close, cleveland, 6 Jan. 2022 Have guests strike a pose and compile the pictures into a sweet gift for the grad. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Eilish, Rodrigo and Apatow, took a break from celebrating Selena Gomez’s 30th birthday to strike a pose for the camera. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French poser, from Vulgar Latin *pausare, from Late Latin, to stop, rest, pause, from Latin pausa pause

Verb (2)

short for earlier appose, from Middle English apposen, alteration of opposen to oppose

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pose was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing pose

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