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present tense third-person singular of pose
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to set before the mind for consideration
- posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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verb (2)present tense third-person singular of pose
Synonyms & Antonyms of poses (Entry 2 of 3)
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
- utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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nounplural of pose
Synonyms & Antonyms of poses (Entry 3 of 3)
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
- my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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