pose
• verb 1 present or constitute (a problem, danger, question, etc.). 2 assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn. 3 (pose as) pretend to be. 4 behave affectedly in order to impress. • noun 1 a position assumed in order to be painted, drawn, or photographed. 2 a way of behaving adopted in order to impress or give a false impression. — ORIGIN Old French poser, from Latin pausare ‘to pause’.
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