pose

Meanings

• Verb

  To arrange or place (the body or parts of the body) in a particular position, especially for artistic or photographic representation.

  - "She posed for the painting."
  - "The model posed for hours to capture the perfect shot."

• Verb

  To assume a particular attitude or expression, especially for artistic or photographic representation.

  - "The actor posed as the villain for the scene."
  - "The statue poses a thoughtful expression."

• Noun

  A way of sitting, standing, or lying down.

  - "He assumed a comfortable pose."
  - "The yoga instructor demonstrated several different poses."

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Pronunciation

1. /poʊz/
   
   
   
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2. /poʊz/
   
   
   
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3. /poʊz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pose
dose , poseidon , rose , toes

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Variants

List of all variants of pose that leads to same result
pose , posed , poses , posing , pose as , posed as , poses as , posing as , corpse pose , Savasana , Shavasana , corpse poses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French poser 'to place', from the past participle of porter 'to carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pose' is also used in dance and music to describe a particular position or stance.

2. In ancient Rome, statues were often depicted in poses inspired by everyday life, such as sitting at a table or reclining on a couch.

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Related Concepts

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1. Body language: The study of nonverbal communication through body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and other physical cues.

2. Tableau: A frozen scene, typically in art or photography, where the subjects remain motionless and still.

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Culture

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In art and photography, the pose of a subject can convey various emotions and meanings. For example, a subject posing with their arms crossed may appear defiant or self-protective, while a subject lying down may appear relaxed or vulnerable.

How to Memorize "pose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself arranging objects or your body in a particular position. For example, imagine arranging books on a shelf or stretching out your arms and legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pose' with the idea of arranging or positioning something. For example, think of the word 'poseable' or 'poseidon'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'pose' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, think of the phrase 'pose like a pro' or visualize a person striking a pose in a photograph.

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