pose

B2
Pronunciation
/pəʊz/
/poʊz/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Common cold, head cold; catarrh.

2 Definition

Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).

Example Sentences
  • Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera.
3 Definition

Affectation.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

Example Sentences
  • To pose a model for a picture.
2 Definition

To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).

3 Definition

To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

4 Definition

(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.

5 Definition

To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

6 Definition

To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.

7 Definition

To interrogate; to question.

8 Definition

To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.

9 Definition

To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.

10 Definition

To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.

11 Definition

To perplex or confuse (someone).