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Princeton's WordNet

  1. marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer, proposalnoun

    an offer of marriage

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  1. proposal of marriage

    A marriage proposal is a custom or ritual, common in Western cultures, in which one member of a couple asks the other for their hand in marriage. If accepted, it marks the initiation of engagement, a mutual promise of later marriage. Not all engagements begin with a proposal of marriage. Historically, many marriages have been arranged by parents or matchmakers, and these customs are still sometimes practiced in the modern day. Even when the decision to marry is made by the couple, it may not be communicated between them directly; for instance, in the traditional Japanese custom of Omiai, the formal decision to pursue marriage or to turn it down (Kotowari) is communicated between the couple's respective matchmakers.

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  1. proposal of marriage

    A proposal of marriage is a formal suggestion or act in which one person asks another person's hand in marriage, seeking their agreement to enter into a marriage together. This is usually a & significant and intimate moment, often symbolized by offering an engagement ring.

Editors Contribution

  1. proposal of marriageadjective

    To propose marriage

    A proposal of marriage is a true joy to the soul, to be celebrated, enjoyed and valued


    Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2023  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of proposal of marriage in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of proposal of marriage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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  • návrh manželstvíCzech
  • πρόταση γάμουGreek

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