pose
//poʊz//
Verb
poseInfinitive
posePresent tense
posedPast tense
posedPast participle
posingPresent participle
posesThird-person singular
1
to position oneself or be positioned in a particular way, especially for a photograph, painting, or artistic representation
The model posed for the camera.
2
to present or constitute (a problem, question, threat, or challenge)
Climate change poses a serious threat to our planet.
3
to pretend to be someone or something one is not; to assume a false identity or character
He posed as a doctor to gain access to the hospital.
Noun
poseSingular
posesPlural
1
a particular position of the body, especially one held for an artist or photographer
The model held a pose for the photographer.
2
a way of behaving that is intended to impress or mislead others; an affectation
His concern for the environment is just a pose to impress voters.