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pose
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- pronunciation:
- poz
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
poses, posing, posed |
definition 1: |
to take or hold a position, as for a painting or photograph.
We posed for a photograph at the park.
- synonyms:
- sit
- similar words:
- model
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definition 2: |
to pretend to be what one is not.
The detective posed as a criminal to solve the case.- synonyms:
- act, masquerade
- similar words:
- counterfeit, fake, feign, pretend
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definition 3: |
to present or offer.
The teacher posed a question to the class.- synonyms:
- advance, propose, suggest
- similar words:
- offer
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related words: |
put, suggest |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a fixed position of the body.
The dancer held her pose for a few seconds.This photo shows my favorite pose of the bride.
- synonyms:
- attitude
- similar words:
- air, bearing, carriage, cast, look, position, situation
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definition 2: |
a way of acting in order to fool people.
That woman may look rich, but it is only a pose.- synonyms:
- show
- similar words:
- act, display
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related words: |
disguise |
derivation: |
posingly (adv.) |
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