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pose
1[ pohz ]
verb (used without object)
- to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others:
He likes to pose as an authority on literature.
- to present oneself insincerely:
He seems to be posing in all his behavior.
- to assume or hold a physical attitude, as for an artistic purpose:
to pose for a painter.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to place in a suitable position or attitude for a picture, tableau, or the like:
to pose a group for a photograph.
- to assert, state, or put forward:
That poses a difficult problem.
- to put or place.
noun
- a bodily attitude or posture:
Her pose had a note of defiance in it.
- a mental attitude or posture:
a pose cultivated by the upper classes.
- the act or period of posing, as for a picture.
- a position or attitude assumed in posing, or exhibited by a figure in a picture, sculptural work, tableau, or the like.
- a moment in which a dancer remains motionless, usually in an assumed posture.
- a studied attitude; affectation:
His liberalism is merely a pose.
pose
2[ pohz ]
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to perplex or baffle, as by a difficult question or problem.
- Obsolete. to examine by putting questions.
Dzé
3[ poh-zey; French paw-zey ]
noun
- a movement in which the dancer steps, in any desired position, from one foot to the other with a straight knee onto the flat foot, demi-pointe, or pointe.
pose
1/ əʊ /
verb
- to assume or cause to assume a physical attitude, as for a photograph or painting
- introften foll byas to pretend to be or present oneself (as something one is not)
- intr to affect an attitude or play a part in order to impress others
- tr to put forward, ask, or assert
to pose a question
noun
- a physical attitude, esp one deliberately adopted for or represented by an artist or photographer
- a mode of behaviour that is adopted for effect
pose
2/ əʊ /
verb
- rare.to puzzle or baffle
- archaic.to question closely
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pose1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pose1
Origin of pose2
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Example Sentences
I am referring to extreme right-wing or fascist ideology, which for all its local varieties has a common core of beliefs or, more accurately, attitudes and poses.
With showy, lavender-colored flowers and a general “quirky, Dr. Seuss-type look,” as Lewis put it in an email, hikers might be tempted to pose next to it.
“Unless you're willing to be a participant in these systems of compliance and distraction then you pose some kind of evident threat.”
A growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey over influence in Syria is posing a serious challenge for Syria's fragile new government.
The Dodgers can’t possibly think that just posing for photos and handing Trump a commemorative jersey qualifies as time well spent.
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More About Pose
What is the basic definition of pose?
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.
When people pose, they arrange their body and face in a certain position for some reason. For example, people often pose for pictures by making a peace sign with their hand or blowing a kiss to the camera. Before cameras were invented, politicians and other important people would pose for portraits, which often involved remaining completely still for hours at a time. A person who poses is called a poser.
- Real-life examples: Supermodels will pose when they reach the end of a catwalk. People often pose in selfies that they then post on social media. It is thought that the woman who posed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa was Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo.
- Used in a sentence: My family posed for a picture to use on a Christmas card.
In this same sense, pose means a specific arrangement of the body and face that a person assumes for some reason.
- Real-life examples: Yoga involves positioning your body in a variety of poses. Many dance routines involve performing a variety of poses. Your mom likely wants you to have a nice pose for your school picture.
- Used in a sentence: The painting depicted the king in a very powerful pose.
As a verb, pose can also mean to assert, state, or put forward.
- Real-life examples: Reporters pose questions to people they are interviewing. An active volcano often poses problems to people who live nearby. A new job often poses many new challenges that a person must overcome.
- Used in a sentence: Pollution poses a threat to a healthy environment.
Where does pose come from?
The first records of pose come from around 1325. It ultimately comes from the Late Latin 貹ܲ, meaning “to stop” or “to cease.”
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What are some other forms related to pose?
- poser (noun)
- posable (adjective)
- posingly (adverb)
What are some synonyms for pose?
What are some words that share a root or word element with pose?
What are some words that often get used in discussing pose?
How is pose used in real life?
Pose is a common word that most often means to position your body in a certain way for a picture or photograph.
Will there ever be a time where men stop posing with fish and dead deer😒
— Sharmila Nicollet (@MissNicollet)
I’m not very good at skating but does anyone want to just put on fantastic outfits and go strike poses on an ice rink for awhile?
— Shalyah Evans (@ShalyahEvans)
COW UPDATE – The cows are back to their farm. No injuries and thankfully no cows arrested. Transporting them might pose a problem.
— York Regional Police (@YRP)
Try using pose!
Is pose used correctly in the following sentence?
The undercover police officer posed as a mail carrier while following the suspect.
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