pose is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation change

Noun change

Singular
pose

Plural
poses

 
Two people posing for a picture
  1. A position or arrangement.
    What kind of pose is best for this photograph?
  2. An unusual position.

Verb change

Plain form
pose

Third-person singular
poses

Past tense
posed

Past participle
posed

Present participle
posing

  1. To set in place.
  2. To ask, set (a test or quiz).
    The emcee will pose the tie-breaking question.
  3. To maintain a pose.
  4. to strike a pose or a position
    Will you pose for a photograph?
    Have you posed for your portrait?
    Some celebs spend too much time posing for photographs.