1.AdjectiveDedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
"She placed a votive offering at the shrine."
2.AdjectiveOf, 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.
"The church was lit by votive candles."
3.Nouna hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary