votive en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).
Meanings
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Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
embellishments of flowers and votive garlands
1856, John Lothrop Motley, The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Part 1/Chapter 1:She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
We reached a votive stone, that bears the name / Of Aloys Reding.
1822, William Wordsworth, Memorial, near the Outlet of the Lake of Thun:
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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.
The church was lit by votive candles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more votive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most votive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (19)
nl een gelofte voorstellend (of, expressing or symbolizing a vow) · ka დაპირებისამებრი (of, expressing or symbolizing a vow) · fi votiivi- (of, expressing or symbolizing a vow) · hu fogadalmi (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · pl wotywny (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · nl votief (of, expressing or symbolizing a vow) · cs votivní (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · fi votiivi- (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · ru клятвенный (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · es votivo (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · nl votief (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · it votivo (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · ka დაპირებისამებრი (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · nl geschonken wegens een gelofte (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · fr votif (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · pl wotywny (of, expressing or symbolizing a vow) · cs slíbený (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · ml നേർച്ച (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge) · bg в изпълнение на обет (dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge)