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Prepared and ready to act or do something
“You are now poised to take action on creating the life of your dreams thanks to my life advice.”
Having a composed and self-assured manner
“Rebecca appeared poised and calm despite the commotion.”
Physically balanced or perched on something
“We made our way across the lounge to where the subject of our conversation was delicately poised on a barstool.”
Marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Boldly self-assured or confident
Having or showing grace or elegance
Able to deal with people in a sensitive manner
Bold and brazen, without shame
Past tense for to be or cause to be balanced or suspended in the air, on water, or on something else
“It would poise in midair over me as a hummingbird poises above the flower from which it drains the nectar.”
Past tense for to be ready, prepare or brace oneself for something
“With a wild bleat of exultation, Phryne appeared to poise himself for a flying leap at his beloved master.”
Past tense for to make or become stable or balanced
Past tense for to prepare oneself for an event or task
Past tense for to attach, or be attached, to a wall
Past tense for to assume a particular position, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn
Past tense for to place in a given position
Past tense for to give strength to on a physiological level
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