1pose 
/ˈpoʊz/ verb
pos·es; posed; pos·ing /ˈpoʊz/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
▪ Smog poses a threat to our health. [=smog threatens our health] ▪ His careless behavior poses a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others] ▪ Physical sports pose a risk of injury. ▪ The weather should not pose a problem for us. ▪ Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge to/for the new governor. 2 [+ obj] : to ask or suggest (a question)
▪ My mother posed a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?” ▪ The contradictions in his argument pose [=raise] questions about his credibility. 3 : to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc. [no obj] — usually + for ▪ Everyone posed for the group photo. ▪ She posed nude for the magazine. [+ obj] ▪ The photographer posed her on the steps of the courthouse.
▪ Smog poses a threat to our health. [=smog threatens our health] ▪ His careless behavior poses a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others] ▪ Physical sports pose a risk of injury. ▪ The weather should not pose a problem for us. ▪ Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge to/for the new governor.
▪ My mother posed a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?” ▪ The contradictions in his argument pose [=raise] questions about his credibility.
pose as [phrasal verb]
pose as (someone or something) : to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
▪ She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum. ▪ undercover cops posing as drug dealers
▪ She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum. ▪ undercover cops posing as drug dealers
