~ 1
■ verb
1》 present or constitute (a problem, danger, question, etc.).
2》 assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
3》 ( ~ as ) pretend to be.
4》 behave affectedly in order to impress.
■ noun
1》 a position assumed in order to be painted, drawn, or photographed.
2》 a way of behaving adopted in order to impress or give a false impression.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r (v.), from late L. pausare 'to pause', which replaced L. ponere 'to place'.
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~ 2
■ verb archaic perplex with a question or problem.
Origin
C16: shortening of obs. ap~ , from OFr. a~r , var. of o~r 'op~'.