Definitions for votiveˈvoʊ tɪv
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vo•tiveˈvoʊ tɪv(adj.)
offered, dedicated, performed, etc., in accordance with a vow, often as an act of veneration or of gratitude for a favor granted:
a votive offering.
of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
Origin of votive:
1585–95; < L vōtīvus=vōt(um) a vow+-īvus -ive
vo′tive•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
votive(adj)
dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
"votive prayers"
Wiktionary
votive(Noun)
a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary
votive(Adjective)
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge
She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
votive(Adjective)
of, expressing or symbolizing a vow
The church was lit by votive candles.
Origin: From votivus, from votum.
Webster Dictionary
Votive(adj)
given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet
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