votive
pronunciation
How to pronounce votive in British English:
UK [ˈvəʊtɪv]
How to pronounce votive in American English:
US [ˈvoʊtɪv]
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- Adjective:
- dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
Word Origin
- votive (adj.)
- 1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow (n.)).
Example
- 1. Are you asking meto make a votive prayer ?
- 2. Votive candles flickered in the church .
- 3. Votive relief dedicated to ares and aphrodite .
- 4. Do you think it 's all aboutthe votive prayer you gave me ?
- 5. The only verdict is vengeance , a vendetta held as a votive not in vain , for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous .