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pose

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 pose /ˈpoʊz/ verb
poses; posed; posing
1 pose
/ˈpoʊz/
verb
poses; posed; posing
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSE
[+ object] : to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
[+ object] : to ask or suggest (a question)
: to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.
[no object]
usually + for
[+ object]

pose as

[phrasal verb]
pose as (someone or something)
: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
2 pose /ˈpoʊz/ noun
plural poses
2 pose
/ˈpoʊz/
noun
plural poses
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSE
[count]
: the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.
disapproving : a kind of behavior that is intended to impress other people and that is not sincere