pose
pose/pōz/
verb
- present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty)."the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area"synonyms: constitute, present, create, cause, produce, give rise to, lead to, result in
- assume a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn."she posed for a swarm of TV cameramen"synonyms: be a model, model, sit, take up a position, assume an attitude, strike a pose
- pretend to be (someone or something)."a literary novel posing as a spy thriller"synonyms: pretend to be, impersonate, pass oneself off as, be disguised as, masquerade as, profess to be, purport to be, set oneself up as, assume/feign the identity of, pass for, represent oneself as, personate
- behave affectedly in order to impress others."some people like to drive these cars, but most just like to pose in them"synonyms: behave affectedly, strike an attitude, strike a pose, posture, attitudinize, put on airs, put on an act, show off, cop an attitude
noun
- a particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn."photographs of boxers in ferocious poses"synonyms: posture, position, stance, attitude, bearing
- a particular way of behaving adopted in order to give others a false impression or to impress others."the man dropped his pose of amiability"synonyms: pretense, act, affectation, facade, show, front, display, masquerade, posture, playacting, attitudinizing, dissimulation
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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.
8 days ago · to move into and stay in a particular position, usually so that you can be photographed or have your picture drawn or painted: We all posed for ...
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 ...
1. to put forth; assert (a claim, argument, etc.) ; 2. to put forward or propose (a question, problem, etc.) ; 3. to put (a model, photographic subject, etc.) in ...
Definition of POSE (verb): create a difficult or dangerous situation; sit or stand for photograph or picture; dress or behave so people notice you; ...
Past participle: posed
Present participle: posing
He/she/it: poses
Present participle: posing
He/she/it: poses
Definition of POSE (noun): position of body for photograph or picture; behaviour intended to impress or trick people.
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 ...
: to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc. [no object]. — usually + for.
v.intr. 1. To assume or hold a particular position or posture, as in sitting for a portrait. 2. To represent oneself falsely; pretend to be other than what one ...
verb. to pose. the acting of standing someone up. girl: sorry, i can't go anymore. guy: what? now you' ...