Word
posed
US/ˈpoʊzd/
UK/pˈəʊzd/
Definitions
01sat for a picture
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.
“The family posed for a group photo in front of the old house.”
“The subjects posed for the artist for several hours, maintaining their rigid posture despite the stifling heat of the studio.”
02presented a problem
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.
“The heavy rain posed a serious threat to the outdoor concert.”
“The sudden collapse of the regional bank posed a systemic risk to the national economy, forcing the central bank to intervene immediately.”
Synonyms
03not natural
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.
“The smile in her profile picture looked a bit posed and unnatural.”
“Critics argued that the documentary felt too posed, with the subjects clearly performing for the camera rather than behaving naturally.”
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04pretended to be
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'.
“The thief posed as a plumber to get into the apartment building.”
“The undercover agent successfully posed as a high-level consultant for months before the operation was compromised.”
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Real-World Examples
“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.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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