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pose

Pronunciation: [poʊz]

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Learn how to use pose in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “art and photography”

(verb) to hold a specific position or attitude for someone to take a picture or for a drawing. It's like when you stand a certain way so that someone can make a picture of you.

Example

She posed for the photographer with a big smile.

Example

He didn't want to pose for the photo and turned away.

Example

Can you pose for me while I take this picture?

Context: “problem or challenge”

(verb) to present or create a problem or challenge. It's like when something new makes it harder for people to do something or think.

Example

The new rules posed a challenge for the students to follow.

Example

The changes did not pose any problem for the team.

Example

What challenges could this situation pose for us?

Context: “attitude or stance”

(noun) a particular way of standing or sitting, often for a picture or performance. It's when someone shows a certain position of their body.

Example

The dancer took a beautiful pose during the performance.

Example

He couldn't hold a pose for very long and kept shifting.

Example

Did you see her pose in that picture?

Context: “identity or representation”

(verb) to pretend to be something or someone else, often to trick people or for fun. Like when you dress up to look like a character.

Example

He likes to pose as a superhero when he plays with his friends.

Example

She didn't pose as someone else at the party; she just wore her regular clothes.

Example

Why do you think people pose as different characters during Halloween?

How to pronounce pose

Pronunciation: [poʊz]

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