pose

verb
UK: /pəʊz/
US: /poʊz/

  1. To sit or stand in a particular position, often to be photographed or painted.

    1. I pose for the camera every time we meet.
    2. The model had to pose for hours in the freezing studio; it was awful.

  2. To present or create (a problem, danger, question, etc.).

    1. This pose a serious threat to my safety.
    2. The sheer amount of waste poses a problem for the local environment.

  3. To pretend to be someone else in order to deceive people.

    1. He tried to pose as a doctor to get drugs.
    2. The con artist posed as a rich investor to swindle money from people in need.

Synonyms

stance attitude affectation model position lay
pose noun

  1. A particular position in which someone stands or sits, usually in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.

    1. She struck a pose for the cameras.
    2. The yoga instructor demonstrated a challenging pose for the class.

  2. A way of behaving that is intended to impress or deceive people.

    1. His kindness was just a pose to get a promotion.
    2. She adopted a pose of indifference, though inwardly she was furious.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pose" in English means: To sit or stand in a particular position, often to be photographed or painted., To present or create (a problem, danger, question, etc.)., To pretend to be someone else in order to deceive people..

The phonetic transcription of "pose" is /pəʊz/ in British English and /poʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pose": stance, attitude, affectation, model, position, lay.

Example usage of "pose": "I pose for the camera every time we meet.". More examples on the page.