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. To ask (someone) if they want to become one's spouse. [with to ‘someone’]

   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.