A marriage proposal is an event where one person in a relationship asks for the other's hand in marriage. If accepted, it marks the initiation of engagement, a mutual promise of later marriage. It often has a ritual quality.

What does the word a proposed mean?

1 : to form or put forward a plan or intention man proposes, but God disposes. 2 obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion. 3 : to make an offer of marriage.

What does Proposed mean in writing?

to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.