Sekirov Dictionary

pose

UK /pəʊz/US /poʊz/

verb11

  1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
  2. to be a danger, a threat or a problem for someone or something
  3. To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
  4. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
  5. To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
  6. To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
  7. (no longer used) To interrogate; to question.
  8. (no longer used) To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
  9. (no longer used) To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
  10. (no longer used) to puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
  11. (no longer used) To perplex or confuse (someone).

noun3

  1. Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
  2. Affectation.
  3. (no longer used) Common cold, head cold; catarrh.

posé adjective1

  1. Held in position for a prolonged period.
forms

posed · posing · poses · poseth · posest

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