pose

/pˈə‍ʊz/

/ˈpoʊz/

[verb] [noun]

to pose

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

put into a certain place

synonyms : lay

introduce

synonyms : present

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

synonyms : model

posture

sit

pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions

synonyms : impersonate

personate

be a mystery or bewildering to

synonyms : amaze

behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others

synonyms : posture

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Pose

[NOUN]

affected manners intended to impress others

synonyms : airs

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

synonyms : affectation

affectedness

mannerism

a particular posture assumed by someone in order to be artistically recreated

Examples

1. Lisa walked into the room and struck a pose, hoping she would be noticed.

2. The art class featured a live model who posed in the raw, allowing the students to study and capture the human form in its natural state.

3. Mike's striking a pose of confidence.

4. The cold weather in Minnesota posed a special challenge to shopper comfort.

Nearby words

portuguese man-of-war