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pose¹ Definition

pose (pōz)

transitive verb posed, pos′·ing

  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 a certain position or attitude

Etymology: ME posen < OFr poser, to put in position < VL pausare, to place, put < L, to stop (see pause): meaning and form altered by assoc. with L positus, pp. of ponere, to place, put: see position

intransitive verb

  1. to assume a certain position or attitude, as in modeling for an artist
  2. to strike attitudes for effect; attitudinize
  3. to pretend to be what one is not; set oneself up (as) to pose as an officer

noun

  1. a bodily attitude, esp. one held for or pictured by an artist, photographer, etc.
  2. a way of behaving or speaking that is assumed for effect; pretense

Etymology: Fr < the v.

pose² Definition

pose (pōz)

transitive verb posed, pos′·ing

to puzzle or disconcert, as by an almost unanswerable question; baffle

Etymology: aphetic for appose, oppose

pose Synonyms

pose

n.

artificial position, affectation, mannerism, airs, pretense, posture, stance, attitude, bearing, posturing, attitudinizing, act, façade, front, show, playacting; see also fake, pretense 1.

pose refers to an attitude or manner that is assumed for the effect that it will have on others her generosity is a mere pose; affectation is used of a specific piece of artificial behavior intended obviously to impress others an affectation of speech; a mannerism is a peculiarity, as in behavior or speech, (often originally an affectation) that has become habitual and unconscious his mannerism of raising one eyebrow in surprise; airs is used of an affected pretense of superior manners and graces stop putting on airs See also syn. study at posture.

pose Synonyms

pose

v.

  1. To pretend

    profess, feign, make believe; see act 1, pretend 1.

  2. To assume a pose for a picture

    sit, model, strike an attitude, adopt a position, posture; see also model 3.

pose Usage Examples

Object

  • threat: At the same time there is a threat posed to human freedom by the enormous power of the modern state.
  • danger: However, in certain documented situations, a CAT may pose a danger to the user.
  • challenge: The ever changing light in Scotland can pose a challenge to artists.
  • risk: You pose a very real risk of serious harm to the public.
  • question: Dennis then posed the question of what the next step should be.
  • hazard: To reduce risks, methods are needed to identify and control the hazards posed by HAI.

Subject

  • proliferation: We also agree on the importance of addressing the growing threat posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
  • terrorism: With that in mind, let me turn first to the challenges posed by international terrorism.

Preposition: as

buyer: A viewing would be arranged by the handler, posing as a prospective buyer.

Adjective complement

  • nude: Please read our Term... Living room Sophia Loren to pose nude?
  • topless: More Just Style 10/13/2005 Pam strips for anti-fur ad HERE is Playboy star Pamela Anderson posing topless for an anti-fur campaign in China.
  • naked: Picture 1 of 6: These women HATED their bodies - until a style expert persuaded them to pose naked in front of millions.

Preposition: in

front: Showing all three posed in front of an automobile.

Preposition: for

  • photograph: Later that morning we posed for the group photograph outside the hotel.
  • photo: We also asked her to pose for a team photo along with most of the rest of the AGCAS team.
  • photographer: And I had never posed so for any photographer.
  • camera: A Marine posing for the camera with his gun.
  • picture: On each visit the triplets were running and jumping and wrestling and growling - or relaxing and posing for pictures.

Preposition: by

  • proliferation: We also agree on the importance of addressing the growing threat posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
  • terrorism: With that in mind, let me turn first to the challenges posed by international terrorism.