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   pose

   /pəʊz/

   verb

   • 1. present or constitute (a problem or danger): "the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area" Similar constitutepresentcreatecauseproducegive rise tolead toresult in
   • ▪ raise (a question or matter for consideration): "the statement posed more questions than it answered" Similar put forwardraiseaskputsetsubmitadvanceproposepropoundpositbroachsuggestpostulatemoot
   • 2. assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "the prime minister posed for photographers" Similar be a modelmodelsittake up a positionassume an attitudestrike a pose
   • ▪ place (someone) in a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "he posed her on the sofa" Similar positionplaceputarrangelay outset outdisposelocatesituatearchaic:posture
   • 3. pretend to be (someone or something): "an armed gang posed as policemen to ambush a postman"
   • 4. behave affectedly in order to impress others: "some people like to drive kit cars, but most just like to pose in them" Similar behave affectedlystrike an attitudestrike a posepostureattitudinizeput on airsput on an actinformal:show offcop an attitude

   noun

   • 1. a way of standing or sitting, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn: "photographs of boxers in ferocious poses" Similar posturepositionstanceattitudebearing
   • 2. a particular way of behaving adopted in order to impress or to give a false impression: "the man dropped his pose of amiability" Similar pretenceactaffectationfacadeshowfrontdisplaymasqueradepostureplay-actingattitudinizingdissimulation

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French poser (verb), from late Latin pausare ‘to pause’, which replaced Latin ponere ‘to place’. The noun dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. posable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What does pose mean?

   • The meaning of POSE is to set forth or offer for attention or consideration. How to use pose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pose.

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   What is the original meaning of posing?

   • The original meaning of pose from the 14th century is "to put in a certain position." The sense of pose as "to assume a certain attitude" emerged in the 1850’s. When a person poses, he presents himself in a particular way, often with the hope of impressing others. But if you're just posing objects, then the word loses the negative connotation.

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   What does it mean to pose a picture?

   • 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.

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   What does Posar mean?

   • apresentar, fazer uma pergunta, posar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! POSE definition: 1. to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty: 2. to ask a question, especially in a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of POSE is to set forth or offer for attention or consideration. How to use pose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pose.

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   Pose definition: to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others. See examples of POSE used in a sentence.

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   To pose is to assume a particular stance. Like a runway model strutting to the end of the catwalk, posing with her hands on her hips, and then gracefully walking back.

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   A pose is an insincere or exaggerated way of behaving that is intended to make a particular impression on other people.

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   1. a. A bodily attitude or position, such as one assumed for an artist or a photographer. See Synonyms at posture. b. In yoga, an asana. 2. A studied or artificial manner or attitude, often assumed in an attempt to impress or deceive others. See Synonyms at affectation.