01 a. Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet.
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Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet.“We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys Reding.” — Wordsworth.“Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.” — Motley.
Phrases & compounds
Votive medal —
a medal struck in grateful commemoration of some auspicious event.
Votive offering —
an offering in fulfillment of a religious vow, as of one's person or property.