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poses

11 definitions • 12 examples
1
to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:

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2
to ask a question, especially in a formal situation such as a meeting:

Examples:

Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier?
3
to move into and stay in a particular position, in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:

Examples:

We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty.
4
to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have, in order to be admired or attract interest:

Examples:

He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!
5
a particular position in which a person stands, sits, etc. in order to be photographed, painted, etc.:

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6
an occasion when someone pretends to have qualities that they do not have:

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She likes to appear as if she knows all about the latest films and art exhibitions, but it's all a pose (= she's pretending and it's not true).
7
to cause something, esp. a problem or difficulty:

Examples:

Does this defendant really pose a threat to the community?
8
To pose a question is to bring attention to a problem, often in the form of a question:

Examples:

Joanna poses the question, "How do we accomplish these goals?"
9
to move into and stay in a particular position, usually so that you can be photographed or have your picture drawn or painted:

Examples:

We all posed for our photographs in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
10
to pretend to be someone else in order to deceive others:

Examples:

The detective posed as a sailor to try to catch the smugglers.
11
the position in which someone stands or sits when posing:

Examples:

Can you hold that pose?

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