verbπShareTo place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect."To pose a model for a picture."appearanceartstyleattitudepositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.)."The teacher is posing a challenging question to the class. "languagecommunicationeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.)."The broken glass on the floor is posing a danger to the children. "situationconditionpossibilityChat 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 man was arrested for posing as a doctor in order to steal medicine. "personactionjobpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude."The model in the magazine was posing for the camera. "appearanceattitudeartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration."She was always posing in front of the mirror, hoping someone would notice her new outfit. "appearancecharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrogate; to question."The detective was posing tough questions to the suspect. "policelawactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand."The lawyer was posing difficult questions to the witness, hoping to confuse him and reveal the truth. "communicationactionattitudelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask (someone) questions; to interrogate."The teacher was posing questions to the students about the book they had read. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions."The tricky math problem was posing a real challenge for the students, leaving many confused. "mindcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perplex or confuse (someone)."The complicated math problem was posing a real challenge for the students. "mindcharacterphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is posed."different posings of what was essentially the same question"actionappearanceartstylepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who poses or postures."Her posing for the yearbook photo took longer than everyone else's because she wanted to look perfect. "appearanceactionstyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
