pose
pose
poʊz
powz
British pronunciation
/pˈə‍ʊz/

Definition & Meaning of "pose"in English

to pose
01

to put into a certain place

Transitive: to pose sb/sth in a specific manner
to pose definition and meaning
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The interior designer posed the furniture strategically to create an inviting and harmonious living space.
02

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

Transitive: to pose a question or idea
Ditransitive: to pose a question or idea to sb
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During the meeting, the speaker posed an intriguing question about the future direction of the company.
03

to maintain a specific posture in order to be photographed or painted

Intransitive
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The model posed gracefully, capturing the essence of elegance and sophistication in the fashion photoshoot.
04

to assume a particular role or identity, often for the purpose of deception or amusement

Transitive: to pose as a character
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The children decided to pose as detectives, donning makeshift detective hats and investigating imaginary mysteries.
05

to challenge or perplex someone with a difficult or embarrassing question or situation

Transitive: to pose sb
Old useOld use
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The interviewer posed the candidate with a tricky question about their experience in a high-pressure environment.
06

to adopt a manner or attitude that is not genuine, often with the intention of creating a certain impression

Intransitive
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During the social event, she could n't help but pose.
07

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ditransitive: to pose a threat or danger to sb/sth
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The sudden economic downturn posed a significant threat to the stability of many businesses.
Pose
01

a manner intended to impress others or conceal true motives

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Her professed indifference turned out to be a pose; she'd been checking the results every hour.
02

a deliberately maintained body position held over time for practical, social, medical, or expressive reasons rather than for artistic depiction

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He kept a defensive pose with his arms crossed throughout the negotiation to signal reluctance.
03

a specific bodily position deliberately held by a person so an artist, photographer, or sculptor can represent their form accurately or with intended expression

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The painter asked the model to hold a graceful, three-quarter pose while sketching the jawline.
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