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votive

 

[ หˆvoสŠtษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious offering

Votive refers to something that is offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow, often in a religious context. It can describe objects offered to a deity, typically as a sign of gratitude or to seek favor or assistance.

Synonyms

devotional, promissory, sacramental

Examples of usage

  • The votive candles flickered in the dim light.
  • She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
  • The ceremony included a votive dedication.
  • He dedicated a votive statue to the goddess.

Translations

Translations of the word "votive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น votivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‹เคŸเคฟเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช votives

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ votif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wotum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‰็ดใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท votif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ votivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์›ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ votivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ votivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎธๆ„ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ votivni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heitiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒำ™ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ votiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ votivo

Word origin

The word 'votive' derives from the Latin 'votum', which means 'a vow or wish'. In Latin, 'votum' is related to the verb 'votare', meaning 'to vow or to devote', indicating a strong commitment or to promise something sacred. The term came into English in the late 18th century, maintaining its religious connotation from the Latin origins. Historically, votive offerings have been a part of various cultures and religions, where individuals would present gifts or sacrifices to deities, intending to fulfill a promise made in prayer or supplication. This practice signifies gratitude, devotion, or an appeal for intervention, embodying the intersection of faith and ritual in human spirituality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,812, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.