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votive

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adjective

vo·​tive ˈvō-tiv How to pronounce votive (audio)
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
votively adverb
votiveness noun

votive

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noun

plural votives
: a short thick candle used especially as a prayer offering or for decoration : votive candle
… I will light a votive for those who need affordable housing and pray their needs are met. Mary Pat Rowland
A simple picture-propping shelf can display votives and flowers. Nancy Sotomayor
compare vigil light

Example Sentences

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Adjective
On Wednesday, about 20 of Luna’s family members and friends returned to the spot, huddling over a makeshift memorial of votive candles arranged in the shape of a heart. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 For a warm touch but votive candles in sparkly gold glass holders. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 Dress up any room—or tabletop—with a vintage tin votive tray or cupcake pan. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 The candle, seen below in a BAZAAR.com first look, costs $75 for a full size or $20 for a votive, and will be available online at goop.com and poosh.com beginning at 9 p.m. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 June 2022 As part of the annual two-day celebration, Gabriella and Jacques set fire to a votive boat that symbolizes Monaco's patron Saint Dévote. Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 27 Jan. 2022 Each candle retails for $39 with the votive trio available for $58 for a limited time only on BoySmells.com and in select luxury retailers. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 18 Nov. 2021 He was thus adored by many Americans: There were Fauci votive candles, Christmas ornaments, and socks. Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 Dress them up with votive candles and tea lights ($7, Target). Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin votivus, from votum vow

First Known Use

Adjective

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of votive was in 1597

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