pose
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verb \ˈpōz\posedpos·ing
Definition of POSE
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 (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>
See Origin of POSE
Middle English, from Anglo-French poser, from Vulgar Latin *pausare, from Late Latin, to stop, rest, pause, from Latin pausa pause
First Known Use: 14th century
2pose
nounDefinition of POSE
1
: a sustained posture; especially : one assumed for artistic effect
2
: an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect
Examples of POSE
- 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.
First Known Use of POSE
1818
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Synonym Discussion of POSE
pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism 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>. air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life <a traveler's sophisticated air>. airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness <snobbish airs>. affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere <the posh accent is an affectation>. mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit <gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism>.
3pose
transitive verbposedpos·ing
Definition of POSE
Origin of POSE
short for earlier appose, from Middle English apposen, alteration of opposen to oppose
First Known Use: 1593
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