nounπShareCommon cold, head cold; catarrh."Since winter arrived, many students have been absent from school with poses and other seasonal ailments. "medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosition, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body)."Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera."bodyappearanceartstylepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAffectation."Her constant laughter and overly dramatic sighs were clearly poses, designed to attract attention. "appearanceattitudecharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect."To pose a model for a picture."appearanceartstyleactionattitudepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.)."The teacher poses a question to the class about the American Revolution. "languagecommunicationeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.)."The broken step poses a safety risk to anyone using the stairs. "possibilityconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal."The student posed as a different student to get into the extra-credit study group. "actionjobpolicecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude."The model on the runway poses for the cameras, showing off the designer's clothes. "appearanceactionartstyleattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration."The student posed for the class photo, trying to look sophisticated and confident. "appearancestylecharacterattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrogate; to question."The teacher poses questions to the students to check their understanding of the lesson. "communicationpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand."The tricky math problem poses a real challenge to the students, leaving many confused and unsure how to start. "communicationlanguagephilosophymindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask (someone) questions; to interrogate."The teacher poses questions to the students to check their understanding. "communicationlanguagelawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions."The math problem poses a real challenge to even the smartest students in the class. "mindcharacterhumancommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perplex or confuse (someone)."The math problem poses a challenge for me, even after reading the textbook. "mindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
