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votive
[ voh-tiv ]
adjective
- offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow:
a votive offering.
- performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
- of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
votive
/ ˈəʊɪ /
adjective
- offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow
- RC Church optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering
a votive Mass
a votive candle
Derived Forms
- ˈdzپԱ, noun
- ˈdzپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- t· adverb
- t·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of votive1
Example Sentences
Black lights illuminated the arena, giving the room a purple glow, aided by flickering votive candles at the center of each table.
Among the memorial’s flowers and votive candles, friends also left behind a soccer ball.
Illuminated by warm yellow votive candles and surrounded by white roses, daisies and sunflowers, the vigil attendees sang a series of prayers to God and the Virgin Mary.
Sticking to neutral vases or candlesticks, you can transform a table or mantle with a new color of votive or taper, says Ducsik.
Baboons, probably held in captivity in Egypt, were mummified as votive offerings after their deaths.
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