To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
Affectation.
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
To make profound; to make a concept unnecessarily complicated.