Looking for the meaning of the word VOTIVES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VOTIVES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Votive
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Latin votivus, from votum (see vote). The original sense was ‘expressing a desire’, preserved in votive Mass
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvəʊtɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an object offered in fulfilment of a vow, such as a candle used as a vigil light.
Short Definition:object offered in fulfilment of vow, such as candle used as vigil light
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 15
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 13
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 13
