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pose

The correct spelling is pose.

How to pronounce pose

/pəʊz/
noun

IPA: /pəʊz/

Say it like: Pos-e

The correct spelling is pose. Common cold, head cold; catarrh. For example: "Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera."

Usage Examples

Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera.

To pose a model for a picture.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Common cold, head cold; catarrh.
  2. 2.Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
  3. 3.Affectation.

verb

  1. 1.To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
  2. 2.To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
  3. 3.To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
  4. 4.(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. 5.To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

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