propose marriage
Request lifelong partnership
To propose marriage is to ask someone to marry you, typically in a formal or romantic gesture: He got down on one knee to propose marriage.
The phrase is often shortened to simply propose when context makes the meaning clear: She proposed at sunset.
A marriage proposal traditionally involves offering an engagement ring, though customs vary.
- ringClosed curve shape
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- offerProposal to provide
- boxLidded storage container
kneel · bended knee · engagement · wedding · pop the question · big question · hand · yes · family involvement · vulnerability · courage · oath · anticipation · romantic gesture · diamond ring · heirlooms · commitment · promise
commitment trajectory
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