pose

Definition

  • verb: to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
  • verb: to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
  • usually + 'for'
  • synonyms: catarrh, attitudinize, interrogate

Examples

  • My mother 'posed' a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?”

  • His careless behavior 'poses' a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others]

  • Decreasing the unemployment rate 'poses' a serious challenge to/for the new governor.

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