pose
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
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posing
poses;
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posing
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSE
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[+ object]
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to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
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Smog poses a threat to our health. [=smog threatens our health]
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His careless behavior poses a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others]
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Physical sports pose a risk of injury.
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The weather should not pose a problem for us.
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Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge to/for the new governor.
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[+ object]
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to ask or suggest (a question)
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My mother posed a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?”
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The contradictions in his argument pose [=raise] questions about his credibility.
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to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.
[no object]
— usually + for
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Everyone posed for the group photo.
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She posed nude for the magazine.
[+ object]
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The photographer posed her on the steps of the courthouse.
pose as
[phrasal verb]
pose as (someone or something)
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to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
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She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum.
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undercover cops posing as drug dealers
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pose
/ˈpoʊz/
noun
plural
poses
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pose
/ˈpoʊz/
noun
plural
poses
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSE
[count]
1
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the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.
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The photographs show the models in both clothed and nude poses.
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Hold that pose. It will make a great photograph.
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disapproving
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a kind of behavior that is intended to impress other people and that is not sincere
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His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose.
