pose

1 of 3

verb (1)

ˈpōz

posed; posing

transitive verb

: to set forth or offer for attention or consideration

let me pose a question

: to come to attention as : present

smoking poses a health risk

: to put or set in place

: to place (someone, such as a model) in a studied attitude

intransitive verb

: to assume a posture or attitude usually for artistic purposes

: to affect an attitude or character usually to deceive or impress

posed as a doctor to gain access to the ward

pose

2 of 3

noun

: a sustained posture

especially : one assumed for artistic effect

: an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect

pose

3 of 3

verb (2)

posed; posing

transitive verb

: puzzle, baffle

Example Sentences

Noun The photographs show the models in both clothed and nude poses. Hold that pose. It will make a great photograph. His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Also, remain conscious of any materials that could pose hazards to your baby while in use.

Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 One plan is to replace invasive plants that pose a serious risk for wildfires, such as mustard weed, with drought-tolerant native plants, including California bush sunflowers.

Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Mike Sarafin, the Artemis I mission manager, had told reporters Monday that the teams knew that could pose a problem during the launch attempt but decided to proceed anyway.

Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Millions of baby swings and rockers that pose a risk of asphyxiation or other injuries to infants have been recalled, according to an announcement Monday from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 But that approach leaves little money for problems that can also pose significant problems down the line, said D’Alessandro, the 2009 review author.

Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Carbon may be the most obvious and measurable cause of inaction, but there are other externalities that pose tangible risks for the economy.

Heather Landy, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2022 The schools are at the center of two high-profile cases that pose a threat to affirmative action admission policies.

Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 The agency has also publicly appealed to residents of nearby Enerhodar to engage in partisan resistance that would not pose a risk to the plant.

New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022

Noun

Baker, after shooing her résistantes into hiding, struck her pose as the lady of the house, hotly impatient with the German intrusion, especially once a search warrant appeared.

Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 His pose recalls a tale set at Mount Govardhan, today a pilgrimage site near New Delhi.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Her stunning pose in the heather in Scotland, shot by Julian Calder, is another remarkable image.

Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In an Italian parking lot, Blumarine designer Nicolas Brognano gave his best model pose in a Yeezy Gap Round Jacket, bundled up in a beanie, a hoodie, and sweatpants.

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2022 The timeout by Staley seemed to startle the Raiders out of their relaxed pose and encourage them to gear up for one more play from scrimmage.

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022 Sometimes, his pose is almost regal: arms at his sides, head lifted proudly.

Kelly Close, cleveland, 6 Jan. 2022 Have guests strike a pose and compile the pictures into a sweet gift for the grad.

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Eilish, Rodrigo and Apatow, took a break from celebrating Selena Gomez’s 30th birthday to strike a pose for the camera.

Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

pose 1 of 2

verb

ˈpōz

posed; posing

: to hold or cause to hold a special position of the body

Everyone posed for the photo.

: to be or create

The game poses a risk of injury.

: to ask (a question)

: to pretend to be someone or something else

The impostor posed as royalty.

pose

2 of 2

noun

: a position of the body held for a special purpose

He was photographed in different poses.

: a pretended attitude

Her friendliness is just a pose.

pose 1 of 3

verb (1)

as in to propose

to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

propose
suggest
present
offer
vote
recommend
put forward
propound
submit
bounce
proffer
advance
put forth
nominate
file
move
shape
plan
trot out
tender
map
frame
plot
cover
lodge
lay
arrange
chart
calculate
contrive

pose

2 of 3

verb (2)

as in to puzzle

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty utterly posed by the barrage of questions

Synonyms & Similar Words

puzzle
confuse
baffle
perplex
bewilder
disturb
embarrass
bother
get
mystify
rattle
stun
fluster
buffalo
vex
confound
fox
bemuse
muddle
blow one's mind
beat
befuddle
flummox
upset
muddy
stump
maze
stick
gravel
bamboozle
disorient
fuddle
discombobulate
addle
unsettle
befog
distress
trick
disconcert
discomfort
go to one's head
perturb
discomfit
faze
mortify
discompose
agitate
deceive
nonplus
discountenance
weird out
fool
disquiet
chagrin
unhinge
gull
dismay
hoax
abash
dupe
delude
snow
mislead
string along
take in
beguile
humbug
misguide
hoodwink
cozen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

satisfy
assure
inform
reassure
enlighten

pose

3 of 3

noun

as in show

a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable

Synonyms & Similar Words

show
facade
act
guise
pretense
masquerade
front
disguise
charade
semblance
playacting
airs
cloak
façade
pretence
image
performance
appearance
portrayal
pretext
impersonation
put-on
persona
camouflage
excuse
affectation
deception
gloss
duplicity
double cross
fraud
betrayal
treason
fakery
dissimulation
color
dissembling
treachery
deceit
guile
falsity
double-dealing
falseness
perfidy
faithlessness
infidelity
unfaithfulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sincerity
frankness
directness
candor
outspokenness
bluntness
forthrightness
plainspokenness
straightforwardness
candidness
naïveté
naiveté
genuineness
artlessness
openheartedness
naivete

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of pose are affectation, airs, air, and mannerism. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

Although the words affectation and pose have much in common, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

The words air and pose can be used in similar contexts, but air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

In some situations, the words airs and pose are roughly equivalent. However, airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

While in some cases nearly identical to pose, mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

单词	pose
释义	pose 1 of 3 verb (1) ˈpōz posed; posing transitive verb 1 a : to set forth or offer for attention or consideration let me pose a question b : to come to attention as : present smoking poses a health risk 2 a : to put or set in place b : to place (someone, such as a model) in a studied attitude intransitive verb 1 : to assume a posture or attitude usually for artistic purposes 2 : to affect an attitude or character usually to deceive or impress posed as a doctor to gain access to the ward pose 2 of 3 noun 1 : a sustained posture especially : one assumed for artistic effect 2 : an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect pose 3 of 3 verb (2) posed; posing transitive verb : puzzle, baffle Synonyms Verb (1) advance bounce offer proffer propose propound suggest vote Noun act airs charade disguise facade façade front guise masquerade playacting pretense pretence put-on semblance show Verb (2) addle baffle bamboozle beat befog befuddle bemuse bewilder buffalo confound confuse discombobulate disorient flummox fox fuddle get gravel maze muddle muddy mystify perplex puzzle vex See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The photographs show the models in both clothed and nude poses. Hold that pose. It will make a great photograph. His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Also, remain conscious of any materials that could pose hazards to your baby while in use. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 One plan is to replace invasive plants that pose a serious risk for wildfires, such as mustard weed, with drought-tolerant native plants, including California bush sunflowers. Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Mike Sarafin, the Artemis I mission manager, had told reporters Monday that the teams knew that could pose a problem during the launch attempt but decided to proceed anyway. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Millions of baby swings and rockers that pose a risk of asphyxiation or other injuries to infants have been recalled, according to an announcement Monday from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 But that approach leaves little money for problems that can also pose significant problems down the line, said D’Alessandro, the 2009 review author. Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Carbon may be the most obvious and measurable cause of inaction, but there are other externalities that pose tangible risks for the economy. Heather Landy, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2022 The schools are at the center of two high-profile cases that pose a threat to affirmative action admission policies. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 The agency has also publicly appealed to residents of nearby Enerhodar to engage in partisan resistance that would not pose a risk to the plant. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Noun Baker, after shooing her résistantes into hiding, struck her pose as the lady of the house, hotly impatient with the German intrusion, especially once a search warrant appeared. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 His pose recalls a tale set at Mount Govardhan, today a pilgrimage site near New Delhi. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Her stunning pose in the heather in Scotland, shot by Julian Calder, is another remarkable image. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In an Italian parking lot, Blumarine designer Nicolas Brognano gave his best model pose in a Yeezy Gap Round Jacket, bundled up in a beanie, a hoodie, and sweatpants. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2022 The timeout by Staley seemed to startle the Raiders out of their relaxed pose and encourage them to gear up for one more play from scrimmage. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022 Sometimes, his pose is almost regal: arms at his sides, head lifted proudly. Kelly Close, cleveland, 6 Jan. 2022 Have guests strike a pose and compile the pictures into a sweet gift for the grad. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Eilish, Rodrigo and Apatow, took a break from celebrating Selena Gomez’s 30th birthday to strike a pose for the camera. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French poser, from Vulgar Latin pausare, from Late Latin, to stop, rest, pause, from Latin pausa* pause Verb (2) short for earlier appose, from Middle English apposen, alteration of opposen to oppose First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 1593, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pose corpse pose pose as corpse pose pose as Kids Definition pose 1 of 2 verb ˈpōz posed; posing 1 : to hold or cause to hold a special position of the body Everyone posed for the photo. 2 : to be or create The game poses a risk of injury. 3 : to ask (a question) 4 : to pretend to be someone or something else The impostor posed as royalty. pose 2 of 2 noun 1 : a position of the body held for a special purpose He was photographed in different poses. 2 : a pretended attitude Her friendliness is just a pose. pose 1 of 3 verb (1) as in to propose to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance propose suggest present offer vote recommend put forward propound submit bounce proffer advance put forth nominate file move shape plan trot out tender map frame plot cover lodge lay arrange chart calculate contrive pose 2 of 3 verb (2) as in to puzzle to throw into a state of mental uncertainty utterly posed by the barrage of questions Synonyms & Similar Words puzzle confuse baffle perplex bewilder disturb embarrass bother get mystify rattle stun fluster buffalo vex confound fox bemuse muddle blow one's mind beat befuddle flummox upset muddy stump maze stick gravel bamboozle disorient fuddle discombobulate addle unsettle befog distress trick disconcert discomfort go to one's head perturb discomfit faze mortify discompose agitate deceive nonplus discountenance weird out fool disquiet chagrin unhinge gull dismay hoax abash dupe delude snow mislead string along take in beguile humbug misguide hoodwink cozen Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfy assure inform reassure enlighten pose 3 of 3 noun as in show a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable Synonyms & Similar Words show facade act guise pretense masquerade front disguise charade semblance playacting airs cloak façade pretence image performance appearance portrayal pretext impersonation put-on persona camouflage excuse affectation deception gloss duplicity double cross fraud betrayal treason fakery dissimulation color dissembling treachery deceit guile falsity double-dealing falseness perfidy faithlessness infidelity unfaithfulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sincerity frankness directness candor outspokenness bluntness forthrightness plainspokenness straightforwardness candidness naïveté naiveté genuineness artlessness openheartedness naivete See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of pose are affectation, airs, air, and mannerism. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. her shyness was just a pose Although the words affectation and pose have much in common, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere. the posh accent is an affectation The words air and pose can be used in similar contexts, but air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life. a traveler's sophisticated air In some situations, the words airs and pose are roughly equivalent. However, airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness. snobbish airs While in some cases nearly identical to pose, mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit. gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism Phrases Containing pose pose (as) pose (as)
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