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votive

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vo·tive  (vtv)
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 vtvus, from vtum, vow; see vote.]
votive·ly adv.
votive
Adjective
done or given to fulfil a vow [Latin votivus promised by a vow]
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Adj.1.votive - dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers"
consecrate, consecrated, dedicated - solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"


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The shrine of the saint was decorated with relics and votive offerings hung up by these superstitious beings, either to propitiate her favor, or in gratitude for some signal deliverance in the wilderness.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
He wrote no more letters, he gazed no longer in rapt adoration, he brought no more votive offerings of gum and pencils to her shrine.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Under cover of the general relaxation of singing, votive offerings of respectful sympathy began to make their appearance at her shrine.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
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