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vo⋅tive

  [voh-tiv]
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–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.
Origin:
1585–95; < L vōtīvus, equiv. to vōt(um) a vow + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
vo⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
vo⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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vo·tive   (vō'tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge: a votive offering.

  2. Expressing or symbolizing a wish, desire, or vow: a votive prayer; votive candles.


[Latin vōtīvus, from vōtum, vow; see vote.]
vo'tive·ly adv.
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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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