transitive verb posed, posing 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.