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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

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   What is the meaning of the word 'pose'?

   • Get a quick, free translation! POSE definition: 1. to cause a problem: 2. to stay in a particular position so that someone can paint or photograph…. Learn more.

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   What does posing mean?

   • [intransitive] pose (for somebody/something) to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed The delegates posed for a group photograph. They posed briefly for pictures before driving off. She was only too delighted to pose for the cameras. He was persuaded to pose for his portrait.

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   What is the difference between posed and intransitive?

   • [transitive] pose a question (formal) to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought The new play poses some challenging questions. [intransitive] pose (for somebody/something) to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed The delegates posed for a group photograph.

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   What does it mean if something poses a problem or a danger?

   • If something poses a problem or a danger, it is the cause of that problem or danger. This could pose a threat to jobs in the coal industry. [VERB noun] His ill health poses serious problems for the future. [VERB noun] If you pose a question, you ask it. If you pose an issue that needs considering, you mention the issue.

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   What is a pose error?

   • From the pose error the linear and angular velocities are computed and provide the motion control level. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. What is the pronunciation of pose?

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   What is the difference between air and pose?

   • pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving. pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life. airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

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   Synonym Discussion of Pose. to set forth or offer for attention or consideration; to come to attention as : present; to put or set in place… See the full definition

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   8 meanings: 1. to assume or cause to assume a physical attitude, as for a photograph or painting 2. to pretend to be or present.... Click for more definitions.

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   pose - a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes. posture, attitude, position - the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender". 3. pose - a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display. affectation, affectedness, mannerism.

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   [intransitive] pose (for somebody/something) to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed. The delegates posed for a group photograph. They posed briefly for pictures before driving off. They were only too delighted to pose for the cameras. He was persuaded to pose for his portrait. Topics Art c1