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adjective
- offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering.
- performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
- of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
adjective
- offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow
- RC Church optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offeringa votive Mass; a votive candle
1590s, “dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow,” from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus “of or pertaining to a vow, conforming to one’s wishes,” from votum (see vow).