pose

/ˈpōz/

Middle English, from Anglo-French poser, from Vulgar Latin *pausare, from Late Latin, to stop, rest, pause, from Latin pausa pause

verb

to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
to come to attention as : present
to put or set in place

let me pose a question

smoking poses a health risk

noun

a sustained posture; especially : one assumed for artistic effect
an attitude, role, or characteristic assumed for effect

pose air airs affectation mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving. pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

verb

puzzle, baffle