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pose vs represent

represent vs pose

pose is a noun but represent is not a noun.

pose and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pose Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of pose; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than pose:
  • pose: offer for others to consider
  • represent: form or compose
Other hypernyms of pose include be, comprise, constitute, make up.
pose (noun) represent (noun)
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
affected manners intended to impress others
a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes
pose (verb) represent (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions serve as a means of expressing something
put into a certain place or abstract location express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
assume a posture as for artistic purposes point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others bring forward and present to the mind
offer for others to consider describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between pose and represent

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