pose

US /poʊz/
UK /poʊz/
"pose" picture
1.

present a problem, danger, or difficulty

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The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
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His actions could pose a threat to national security.
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presentconstituteformcreatecause
2.

assume a particular position for a photograph, painting, or sculpture

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The model was asked to pose for the artist.
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She likes to pose for selfies.
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modelsitstandpositionposture
3.

put (a question or matter) to someone for consideration

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He decided to pose the question to the committee.
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The lawyer will pose several questions to the witness.
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askputsubmitproposeraise
1.

a particular way of standing or sitting adopted by someone for a photograph, painting, or sculpture

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The photographer asked her to hold her pose.
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He struck a dramatic pose for the camera.
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postureattitudestanceposition
2.

a way of behaving adopted to impress or mislead others

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His confident pose hid his inner nervousness.
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It was all just a pose to get attention.
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pretenseaffectationfacadeshowact