Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | File Uploader | PDF Generator

Poise (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Meaning 2

Hold or carry in equilibrium.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Balance

Hypernyms

  • Bear
  • Carry

Related Words

  • Poise (noun)

Meaning 3

Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

  • Brace

Hypernyms

  • Set
  • Gear Up
  • Set Up
  • Ready
  • Fix

Hyponyms

  • Steel

Related Words

  • Poise (noun)

Meaning 4

Cause to be balanced or suspended.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

  • Position
  • Pose
  • Place
  • Set
  • Lay

Related Words

  • Poise (noun)
  Copyright © 2026 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use