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Definition of pose as
: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum. undercover cops posing as drug dealers
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poseplay
: to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
: to come to attention as : present
: to put or set in place
: a sustained posture
: one assumed for artistic effect
: an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect
: puzzle, baffle
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