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Posing

verb
/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.verbTo place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
"To pose a model for a picture."
2.verbTo ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
3.verbTo constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
4.verb(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
5.verbTo assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
6.verbTo behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
7.verbTo interrogate; to question.
8.verbTo question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
9.verbTo ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
10.verbTo puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
11.verbTo perplex or confuse (someone).
12.nounThe act by which something is posed.
"different posings of what was essentially the same question"
13.nounThe act of one who poses or postures.

Synonyms

sittingshowingarisingputtingpretendingcreatingplacingsubmittingimplyingformingaskingcontaining

Rhymes With

imposingclosingopposingdozingcomposingjuxtaposingdisclosingexposing
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