POSED

To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

Example: "To pose a model for a picture."

To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).

To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

(in the phrase "to pose as") to falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.

To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.

To interrogate; to question.

To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.

To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.

To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.

To perplex or confuse (someone).