posed

[pohzd]

adjective

1. (of a photograph, portrait, etc.) taken or made by first placing the subjects in a particular position or attitude.

   The only posed photographs are the formal ones following the wedding ceremony.

   Antonyms: unposed, natural, candid

2. asserted, stated, or put forward.

   A panel of invited experts will present scientific evidence pertinent to the posed questions.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of pose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of posed¹

First recorded in 1825–35; pose ¹ + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; pose ¹ + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Cooper said: "Together with our US allies, we are taking decisive action to combat the growing transnational threat posed by this network - upholding human rights, protecting British nationals and keeping dirty money off our streets."

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It warned the "significant threat" posed by hackers from China and Russia had contributed to the record numbers.

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A small percentage of installations - 6% for external and 2% of internal insulation - posed an "immediate health and safety risk" from faults such as exposed live electrical cabling or blocked boiler ventilation, it said.

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He posed for photos along with other leaders on a stage emblazoned with the words "Peace in the Middle East".

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However, he said he sees no “systemic risk” posed by First Brands.

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