verb
- to position oneself or arrange something in a particular way, especially for a photograph or artistic work
- to present or ask a question, problem, or challenge
- to pretend to be someone or something one is not
noun
- a particular position of the body, especially one held for an artistic work or photograph
- a pretended attitude or behavior intended to impress others
Examples
- The model posed gracefully for the photographer.
- The teacher posed a difficult question to the class.
- He posed as a doctor to gain entry to the hospital.
- She held the yoga pose for thirty seconds.
- His concern for the environment was just a pose to impress voters.
- The statue depicts the hero in a dramatic pose.
- The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
- Stop posing and just be yourself.