Word POSE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

pose

🇺🇸 [pəʊz]

Meanings

To hold a particular stance or position, typically for a photograph or while being observed. The word can also refer to assuming a particular attitude or behavior, sometimes with the intention of impressing others or making an impression.

Examples

• She posed for a picture with her friends at the party.
• The model was asked to pose in several different outfits.
• He likes to pose as a serious businessman, even though he is not.

Synonyms

stance • posture • attitude

Antonyms

relax • unwind • slouch