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 ¹.

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

Now pondering whether he should stay or go, Gatland posed the question who could come in and replace him, as he highlighted Welsh rugby's flaws.

From BBC

At a meeting of the university’s faculty senate in August 2023, just before new rankings were due out, Dr. Sasse posed a question: “What is the North Star of things we organize around?”

From New York Times

The home where my wife grew up, where she posed for prom photos, where she cared for the pets who to this day are exalted as legends.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the question of color posed in the question beloved of clever eight-year-olds — “is my red the same as your red” — is about far more than just color.

From Salon

Biden and Trump posed briefly for photos but did not answer any questions.

From Salon