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poses

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊzɪz]

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

Context: “presentation”

(verb) to hold or display your body in a certain position, often for a picture or to show something. It’s like when you stand in a way so that someone can take a nice photo of you.

Example

She poses for the camera with a big smile on her face.

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He didn't pose for the picture because he felt shy.

Example

Can you pose like your favorite superhero for this photo?

Context: “problem”

(verb) to create a question or a challenge that needs to be thought about. It’s like when someone asks a tricky question that makes you think harder.

Example

The teacher poses an interesting question about science every day.

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This problem doesn’t pose any challenges for us.

Example

What difficult problems does this situation pose for our group?

Context: “presentation”

(noun) a specific position or way of standing, especially when someone is trying to look good or interesting in a picture. Think of it like the way you might stand when you want to take a nice photo.

Example

The model's pose made the photograph look stunning.

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Her awkward pose didn't turn out well in the photo.

Example

What pose should I take to look my best in this picture?

How to pronounce poses

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊzɪz]

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