posed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.sat or stood in a specific way for a photograph or a painting.
v.positioned the body in a particular attitude for a portrait, photograph, or artistic study.
Simple“The family posed for a group photo in front of the old house.”
In context“The subjects posed for the artist for several hours, maintaining their rigid posture despite the stifling heat of the studio.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.created or presented a problem, danger, or question.
v.presented or constituted a problem, challenge, or question. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The heavy rain posed a serious threat to the outdoor concert.”
In context“The sudden collapse of the regional bank posed a systemic risk to the national economy, forcing the central bank to intervene immediately.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.looking artificial or fake, like someone is trying too hard to look good.
adj.characterised by an artificial or unnatural quality; appearing staged rather than spontaneous.
Simple“The smile in her profile picture looked a bit posed and unnatural.”
In context“Critics argued that the documentary felt too posed, with the subjects clearly performing for the camera rather than behaving naturally.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.pretended to be someone else to trick people.
v.assumed a false identity or character in order to deceive others. Usually followed by the preposition 'as'.
Simple“The thief posed as a plumber to get into the apartment building.”
In context“The undercover agent successfully posed as a high-level consultant for months before the operation was compromised.”
Synonyms
“Those questions should be posed – a man has died – but we cannot yet know the answers.”
“He also took new shots of Schlesinger, who posed in a pink jacket in Kensington Gardens in London.”