propose marriage

English

Verb

propose marriage (third-person singular simple present proposes marriage, present participle proposing marriage, simple past and past participle proposed marriage)

1. (transitive with to) To ask someone if they want to become one's spouse.

   Synonyms: propose, (colloquial) pop the question

See also

• will you marry me
• ask for someone's hand in marriage

Further reading

• “propose marriage”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.