votive
vo·tive
adjective \ËvÅ-tiv\Definition of VOTIVE
1
: consisting of or expressing a vow, wish, or desire <a votive prayer>
2
: offered or performed in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude or devotion
â vo·tive·ly adverb
â vo·tive·ness noun
Origin of VOTIVE
Latin votivus, from votum vow
First Known Use: 1597
Rhymes with VOTIVE
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