votive

Meaning

Adj

1. Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
2. Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

Noun

a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

Synonyms

committed

dedicated

dedicatory

promised

oblatory

oblational

Translations

votif

votief

votivo

votivo

votivo

αναθηματικός

votiv

geschonken wegens een gelofte

een gelofte voorstellend

αφιερωτικός

نذري

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvəʊ.tɪv/

Etymology

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).