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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- votively adverb
- votiveness noun
- ˈdzپԱ noun
- ˈdzپ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of votive1
Example Sentences
Rosales juxtaposes a wall of psychedelic party posters, glowing beneath blacklight, with a roadside shrine of flowers and votive candles remembering loss.
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.
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