proposal of marriage
Definition
Noun: An offer of marriage; a formal request asking someone to marry the speaker.
Usage
This noun phrase is used to describe the specific act of asking someone to marry you. It is a formal and traditional term. It focuses on the event or statement itself, not the period of engagement that may follow.
Examples
- He got down on one knee and made a proposal of marriage.
- She was surprised by his sudden proposal of marriage.
- Traditionally, a proposal of marriage is considered a very significant event.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used in legal or formal contexts, such as in historical documents or discussions of social customs.
- The letter contained a detailed proposal of marriage to the duke's daughter.
Variants and Related Words
- Marriage proposal: A more common, modern variant with the same meaning.
- She said yes to his marriage proposal.
- Propose (verb): The action of making a proposal of marriage.
- He plans to propose next weekend.
- Engagement: The period and agreement following an accepted proposal.
- They announced their engagement after the proposal.
Synonyms
- Offer of marriage
- Marriage offer
Related Phrases
- To pop the question: (Idiom) A very common, informal way to say "to propose marriage."
- He finally popped the question during their vacation.
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