Associations to the word «Votive»

Wiktionary

VOTIVE, adjective. Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge
VOTIVE, adjective. (Can we clean up([1]) this sense?) Of, expressing or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.
VOTIVE, noun. (music) a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary
VOTIVE CANDLE, noun. A thick cylindrical pillar-shaped candle often encased in a glass casing
VOTIVE CANDLES, noun. Plural of votive candle

Dictionary definition

VOTIVE, adjective. Dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers".

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury