poses

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pos-es (2)
English Definition

Presents a problem or danger, or assumes a particular posture.

Example Sentence

Pollution poses a serious threat to health.

US IPA /ˈpoʊzɪz/
UK IPA /ˈpəʊzɪz/

Synonyms

presents creates postures models

Antonyms

resolves removes withholds