Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Pose.
How to pronounce pose:
US
Pose - as a noun
Affected manners intended to impress others
Example: "Don't put on airs with me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airs4A posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectation19affectedness21mannerism13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feigning13pretence12pretending14pretense10simulation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pose - as a verb
Offer for others to consider
Example: "This poses an interesting question"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present9Assume a posture as for artistic purposes
Example: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
model8posture9sit3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
display13exhibit19expose15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
Example: "She posed as the czar's daughter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impersonate15personate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
betray11deceive13lead astrayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
Example: "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posture9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquit17bear6behave14carry10comport13conduct12deport9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put into a certain place or abstract location
Example: "Put your things here"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay6place9position10put5set3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
enclose9inclose9insert6introduce12
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put instick indocket13postpose12prepose11step6put backreplace11stratify14plant7intersperse13nestle6snuggle9pile6arrange8set uplay oversuperimpose17superpose13superpose13park10ensconce12settle6dispose10emplace13emplace13ship9underlay12trench11pigeonhole16shelve12jar10repose8sign5middle10parallelize22recess8reposition12throw11tee3tee uprack10rack upcoffin14bed6appose10place downset downseed5sow6misplace14juxtapose25set downbottle8bucket14barrel8ground8pillow11rest4upend8seat4sit3seat4lay6repose8place uprightstand6recline9plant7set3instal6install7put inset updeposit10fix13posit7situate7ladle6poise7lean4clap8rest4perch12load5cram8set3siphon11seat4position10glyceroliseglycerolizespace9marshal12settle6settle downthrow11imbricate15
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Be a mystery or bewildering to
Example: "This beats me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amaze16baffle14beat6bewilder14dumbfound18flummox21get4gravel10mystify18nonplus9perplex18puzzle26stick11stupefy15vex13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bedevil13befuddle15confound14confuse12discombobulate23fox13fuddle11throw11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His confident stance and pose exuded authority."
"The painting captured the grace and elegance of her ballet pose."
"The yoga instructor demonstrated different poses to the class."
"The model struck a provocative pose for the fashion photoshoot."
"The statue's pose depicted a moment of triumph."
Word Game Points
Is POSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is POSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is POSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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