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| pose [ pōz ] |
verb (past and past participle posed, present participle pos·ing, 3rd person present singular pos·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb adopt posture: to adopt a physical posture for a photograph or painting, or position somebody or something for this purpose
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2. intransitive verb impersonate somebody or something: to pretend to be somebody or something else
  got past the security guards by posing as a reporter
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3. transitive verb present something: to be the cause of something such as a problem, threat, danger, or challenge
a breakdown of negotiations that poses a threat to peace
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4. transitive verb ask question: to ask a question, often one that requires some consideration
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5. intransitive verb be pretentious: to behave, dress, or assume a mental attitude intended to impress others
(
disapproving
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noun (plural pos·es) |
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1. posture: a physical posture, e.g. one adopted for a painting or photograph
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2. pretense: a way of behaving or dressing intended to impress others
(
disapproving
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| [14th century. Via French poser< late Latin pausare "rest, cease" < Latin pausa (see pause)] |
