pose
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• noun
A particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or sculpted.
"The portrait artist asked the model to hold a relaxed pose for another ten minutes."
A particular way of behaving adopted in order to give others a certain impression or to deceive them.
"His tough, cynical exterior is merely a pose to hide his underlying insecurity."
• verb
To present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty).
"Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal communities around the world."
To assume a particular attitude or position of the body, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or sculpted.
"The graduating students gathered on the library steps to pose for a group photograph."
To raise or put forward (a question or matter) for consideration or discussion.
"The panelist decided to pose a challenging ethical question to the keynote speaker."
To pretend to be someone or something that one is not in order to deceive others (usually followed by 'as').
"The investigative journalist managed to enter the facility by posing as a maintenance worker."
• Rhymes for pose
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French poser ('to put, place, set, or rest'), which derived from Late Latin pausare ('to halt or cease'), though its meaning in French and English became heavily intertwined with Latin ponere ('to put or place').
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