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Pose: meaning, definitions and examples

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pose

 

[ poสŠz ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

strike a pose

To assume a particular position, especially a stylish or dramatic one, for a photograph or painting. It often involves deliberately positioning one's body in a way that is aesthetically pleasing or visually interesting.

Synonyms

model, position, post, posture

Examples of usage

  • He posed against the graffiti-covered wall for the fashion magazine photoshoot.
  • She posed with her hand on her hip and a confident smile on her face.
  • The model posed in a variety of outfits for the catalog photos.
Context #2 | Noun

a deliberate or theatrical movement or stance

A deliberate or theatrical movement or stance used for a specific purpose, such as in dance, modeling, or photography. It can also refer to a particular way of standing or sitting that is intended to convey a specific message or emotion.

Synonyms

attitude, gesture, position, stance

Examples of usage

  • The ballerina held a graceful pose at the end of her performance.
  • He struck a dramatic pose on the red carpet, drawing attention from photographers.
  • The portrait painter asked the subject to hold a serious pose for the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "pose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pose

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pose

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุถุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรณza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรณza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅงฟๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stelling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pose

Etymology

The word 'pose' originated from the Middle English term 'posen,' which meant to place in a particular position. It has its roots in Old French and possibly from Latin 'pausare,' meaning to stop or rest. Over time, the word evolved to encompass not just physical positioning but also the idea of presenting oneself deliberately for a specific purpose, such as in art or photography.

See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, poser, posing, repose, transpose, unposed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,382 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.