represent vs pose

represent is not a noun while pose is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
pose	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pose is a hyponym of represent; that is, pose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:

Other hyponyms of represent include make, compose, constitute, form, make, range, straddle, fall into, fall under, present, supplement.

represent (noun)	pose (noun)
	a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
	affected manners intended to impress others
	a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes

represent (verb)	pose (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	be a mystery or bewildering to
serve as a means of expressing something	pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	put into a certain place or abstract location
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance	assume a posture as for artistic purposes
bring forward and present to the mind	behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality	offer for others to consider
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