1. offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or as an expression of gratitude or devotion

1. a votive offering, especially a candle lit as part of a prayer or religious observance

Examples

• She lit a votive candle in memory of her grandmother.
• The church was filled with votive offerings from grateful parishioners.
• Ancient temples often contained votive statues dedicated to the gods.
• The small votive flickered in the dim chapel.
• Pilgrims left votive tablets at the shrine.
• The museum displayed votive artifacts from various cultures.
• He placed a votive before the altar and said a prayer.