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tɪv adjective
1.
offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering.
2.
performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
3.
of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow |
| 2. | RC Church optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering: a votive Mass; a votive candle |
| [C16: from Latin vōtīvus promised by a vow, from vōtum a vow] | |
| 'votively | |
| —adv | |
| 'votiveness | |
| —n | |
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Votive
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Word Origin & History
votive
1593, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from M.Fr. votif, from L. votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow).
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Example sentences
If you must use candles, use votive candles and be sure to place the pumpkin on a sturdy surface away from flammable objects.
The last group of materials in this collection is votive and commemorative inscriptions.
They said there is no way that a votive candle burning a few inches away could have caused that.
Others think they served as altars for votive offerings.
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