pose

/poʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to assume a particular posture or position; to present oneself in a particular way

“She posed for the photographer, striking a confident pose.”

2. noun

a position or posture assumed for artistic or dramatic effect, especially in photography

“The model’s pose was perfect for the advertisement.”

3. noun

a position or attitude assumed for a particular purpose or effect

“The politician’s pose as a champion of social justice was seen as insincere.”

4. noun

a position or situation, especially one of difficulty or danger

“The plane was in a precarious pose after the engine failed.”

5. verb

to offer or present something (such as a hypothesis or a theory) for consideration or discussion

“The researchers posed several questions about the new data.”

Synonyms

  • position
  • stance

Antonyms

  • natural
  • spontaneous