pose
UK: pəʊz | US: poʊz
v. to present or propose (a question, problem, etc.)
v. to assume or hold a physical position or attitude
n. a bodily attitude or position, especially one assumed for artistic purposes
The word "pose" traces back to the Latin verb ponere, meaning "to place" or "to put." Through Old French (poser), it entered Middle English with the sense of "to put forward" (e.g., a question). The physical sense of "assuming a position" emerged later, influenced by artistic contexts where subjects were deliberately placed in specific stances. The morpheme pos- retains its core idea of placement, while the silent -e marks it as a verb.
The photographer asked the model to pose near the window.
His sudden question posed a challenge to the entire team.
She struck a dramatic pose for the painting.
The riddle he posed left everyone puzzled.
Yoga instructors often demonstrate how to pose correctly.