pose
noun
- 1
Common cold, head cold; catarrh.
noun
- 1
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
“Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera.”
- 2
Affectation.
verb
- 1
To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
“To pose a model for a picture.”
- 2
To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
- 3
To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
- 4
(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
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To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
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To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
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To interrogate; to question.
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To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
verb
- 1
To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
- 2
To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
- 3
To perplex or confuse (someone).
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