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posed

Pronunciation: [poʊzd]

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Learn how to use posed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to present or ask a question, especially a difficult or important one. You might pose a question in class when you want to know the answer about something.

Example

The teacher posed an interesting question that made us think deeply.

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He didn't pose any questions during the meeting, which was surprising.

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What question did she pose to the class today?

Context: “art or photography”

(verb) to stand or sit in a certain way for a photograph or an artwork. When you pose for a picture, you make your body look nice and still for someone to take your photo.

Example

She posed beautifully for the family photo at the park.

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He never poses for pictures; he always hides.

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Can you pose like a superhero for the camera?

Context: “problem or challenge”

(verb) to create a problem or challenge that needs to be solved. Sometimes, a situation can pose a danger, meaning it could be risky or unsafe.

Example

The storm posed a threat to the outdoor party, so we moved inside.

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The weather didn't pose any problems for our picnic.

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What kind of risks does this decision pose?

How to pronounce posed

Pronunciation: [poʊzd]

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