Definition of Votive

dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge

Examples of Votive in a sentence

In honor of the holiday, votive candles were placed around the room.  🔊

Votive candles lined the aisle, lighting the way for the marriage ceremony to take place.  🔊

During the course of excavations, many votive figures were found in the religious tombs.  🔊

Votive, terra-cotta statues were dedicated in honor of the many gods and goddesses they worshiped.  🔊

Three votive altars were dedicated to the goddess of love and used to pray for her guidance.  🔊

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